Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)

American finance Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business invites applications for tenure-track positions in Macroeconomics for 2027-28. We seek scholars who hold a PhD or are near completion by July 1, 2027, with expected appointment as assistant professor upon completion; later promotion to associate.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct original high-quality research, teach effectively, and contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in economics or be within a short time of completion by July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research of exceptionally high quality.
• Teach effectively.
• Participate in and contribute to the academic environment.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching ability

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to tenure track positions in Macroeconomics for the 2027-28 academic year.

We invite applications from those who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in the relevant field(s) or expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in the relevant field(s) by July 1, 2027 or soon thereafter (we require all tenure track faculty to have a PhD or equivalent). (We will appoint those whose degree requirements have not been satisfied by this date as instructors, the expectation being that all PhD requirements will be satisfied soon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as an assistant professor.)

Members of our faculty are expected to conduct original research of exceptionally high quality, to teach effectively, and to participate in and contribute to the academic environment.

Each candidate should submit a curriculum vitae, job market paper, and the names of at least two scholars qualified and willing to evaluate the candidate’s ability, training, and potential for research and teaching.

This position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Salary range: $260,000 - $280,000 for assistant and $280,000 - $310,000 for associate

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