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Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.
Saint Peter’s University-Department of Economics and Finance
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics and Finance at Saint Peter’s University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning in the Fall of 2025. Candidates should preferably have already earned (or are near the completion of) a Ph.D. in economics. Candidates should be committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in microeconomics, quantitative modeling and financial engineering, and other specialized topics within finance such as investment and financial statement analysis. Candidates should also be willing to teach introductory principles-level courses when needed. Strict preference will be given to the candidate with a teaching and research agenda involving alternative theories of value and distribution, and the ability and willingness to administer the Department’s Student Managed Investment Fund will be a significant asset.
Saint Peter’s University is a liberal arts university with a demonstrated commitment to diversity. EOE.
Candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript, research sample, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement on academic pluralism to Devin T. Rafferty, Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, 07306 at the following email address: DRafferty1@saintpeters.edu.
The cover letter should speak to how you would build an active classroom setting when dealing with complex conceptual economic and financial issues in a diverse educational environment, and the academic pluralism statement should demonstrate expertise in multiple theoretical approaches to the discipline. Our Department intends to conduct initial interviews in-person at the Allied Social Science Association meetings in San Francisco, CA from January 3-5, 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $60,0000 - $70,000
Benefits:
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.
Key Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
- Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount plan
- Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
- Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more
The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.
