The Department of Economics at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2026. We seek candidates who teach and conduct research in finance/financial economics and who are prepared to teach both introductory and upper-level finance courses appropriate to the candidate’s expertise in contribution to our finance major. The finance major is housed in the Department of Economics, which consists of 12 members covering a broad range of fields (including finance) and interests. The typical teaching assignment is 3 courses per semester consisting of 2 preparations per semester. We are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship in a diverse liberal arts environment. The salary range is $95,000 - $108,000 annually. The actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Please note the following two-part application process:

1. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of research, a diversity statement, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2025-02_111476391
2. Applicants must also complete an online application at http://employment.stlawu.edu

For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2025.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

PhD or ABD’s near completion and advanced assistant professors will be considered.

About St. Lawrence University

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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