Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics (Non-Tenure-Track) – University at Buffalo, SUNY

Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics (Non-Tenure-Track) – University at Buffalo, SUNY

• Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: F260100

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Teaching Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive

• Location: Buffalo, New York, United States

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; applications received by October 11, 2026 receive priority consideration

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor committed to excellence in economics instruction and the development of careers in economics education. The position is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment with a 10-month obligation, ideally beginning in Spring 2027, with Fall 2027 also possible.

The initial appointment is for three years, followed by renewable one-year terms.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach three undergraduate courses each semester, including large-enrollment introductory economics courses.

• Provide high-quality instruction and contribute to the department's economics education mission.

• Participate in departmental service activities.

• Contribute to the development of economics education and experiential learning initiatives.

• Teaching areas align particularly with General Economics and Economic Education and Teaching of Economics.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Economics in hand at the time of initial appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: Teaching experience in a higher education setting.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading experiential learning programs in higher education.

• Preferred Teaching Experience: Experience teaching introductory and large-enrollment economics courses.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive; specific salary range is not provided.

• Benefits are available through the University at Buffalo's UUP faculty benefits program.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Teaching Statement

4. Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness

5. Sample Syllabus

6. Three Professional References

7. Optional Writing Sample – research paper or other evidence of effective written communication

8. Optional Additional Supporting Documentation

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64268

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Todd Pugatch, Associate Professor | ecomain@buffalo.edu | 716-645-8670

• 📅 Priority Deadline: October 11, 2026

• Official Closing: Open until filled

• Expected Start: January 7, 2027

• Application Method: All materials must be submitted through UB Jobs; materials sent directly to the contact person will not be considered.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://www.buffalo.edu/