Assistant Professor - Economics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics. The position is a continuing, tenure-track, 9-month appointment beginning August 10, 2027.

You will teach graduate courses in microeconomic theory and undergraduate courses in Economics and Business Analytics while actively pursuing scholarly research and service to the School and University. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching and research with a 2/2 load, and a focus on developing

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related discipline; ABD considered if all requirements for the PhD degree will be completed by Aug 10, 2027.
• Evidence of potential to publish in high quality journals and to teach doctoral microeconomic theory.
• Ability to teach graduate microeconomics and undergraduate Economics and Business Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses on a 2/2 teaching load; graduate-level courses include doctoral-level courses.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in leading journals.
• Provide School/University service appropriate to academic rank.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum design

Graduate teaching

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Assistant Professor – Economics

The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites those with potential for excellence in scholarly research and in teaching Economics graduate courses in microeconomic theory as well as undergraduate courses in Economics and Business Analytics to submit an application for consideration as an Assistant Professor. This position is a continuing, tenure track, 9-month appointment to start August 10, 2027.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The selected candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on a 2/2 teaching load, engage in scholarly research, and provide School/University service appropriate of academic rank. Graduate-level teaching includes doctoral-level courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Economics or a related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD degree will be completed by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the doctorate have not been completed by date of appointment, a nine-month, term, non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of Instructor may be offered in accordance with University policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php). Applicants must show strong potential to engage in research that leads to publications in high quality journals and to effectively teach doctoral courses in microeconomic theory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with high quality journal publications as well as those who can teach graduate courses in Development, International, or Monetary Economics and/or teach Law and Economics at the undergraduate level. Preference will also be given to those who can teach Business Analytics at the undergraduate level.

Required Documents:

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts,a job market paper, and three references. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in the letter.

Contact:

Kevin Sylwester, [e-mail]

College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master’s programs in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MACC), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at www.business.siu.edu.