Assistant Professor in Economics

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); Vor Ort; USD 220.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern University in Evanston invites applications for an Assistant Professor (full time) in the Department of Economics to begin September 1, 2027. Candidates in all fields of economics are welcome. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

by the start date. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and advising graduate students. Salary will be competitive with an expected base pay range of $220,000–$260,000 for a nine-month appointment, subject to negotiation.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. by start date is required.
• Strong record of research and ability to teach at the graduate level.

Aufgaben

• Duties include teaching, research, and advising graduate students.
• Contribute to the department with a strong research program and teaching excellence.

Kenntnisse

Teaching ability

Research ability

Advising graduate students

Ausbildung

Ph.D. by start date

Jobbeschreibung

Department: WCAS Economics

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University Department of Economics anticipates filling an opening at the rank of Assistant Professor (full time) beginning September 1, 2027. We invite applications from candidates in all fields of economics. Duties include teaching, research, and advising graduate students. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the start date. Primary considerations for all faculty positions will be an outstanding research record, excellent recommendations, and teaching ability. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Salary will be competitive. In order to ensure consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2026. For questions, contact Christy Bullion at [e-mail].

Expected base pay range for this position is $220,000 - $260,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.