About Saint Peter’s University
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
One Year Visiting Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics and Finance at Saint Peter’s University invites applications for a One Year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in the Fall of 2026. 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 and elective topics such as, but not limited to, investment and financial statement analysis; econometrics and financial modeling; and derivatives markets. 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 theories of value and distribution, and the 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.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000
Benefits:
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.
Key Benefits Include:
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Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
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Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
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Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
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Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
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Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options
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Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
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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.
QualificationsCandidates 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: [email protected].
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. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Economics (earned or near completion)
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly research
- Teach undergraduate and graduate microeconomics courses
- Teach elective topics such as investment and financial statement analysis, econometrics and financial modeling, and derivatives markets
- Willingness to teach introductory principles-level courses when needed
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple theoretical approaches to economics (academic pluralism)
- Teaching and research agenda involving theories of value and distribution
- Willingness/ability to administer the Department's Student Managed Investment Fund
- Application materials: cover letter, CV, graduate transcript, research sample, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on academic pluralism
What We Do
Saint Peter's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit university located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Established in 1872, the institution blends rigorous academics with real-world experience through professional internships and community service. Its mission is to prepare students to excel intellectually, lead ethically, and serve compassionately, fostering a caring community dedicated to promoting justice and the pursuit of public goods.
