Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure Track

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Economics position in Labor Economics at the Assistant Professor level, starting Fall 2027. The appointment is primarily undergraduate teaching with expectation of high-quality research and service to the department.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Economics by appointment date, a strong research agenda, and a commitment to the Jesuit mission and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate interest, ability, and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in labor economics.
• Minimum education: Ph.D. in Economics by appointment date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate labor economics and related courses.
• Conduct high-quality scholarly research and engage in departmental service.

Skills

Labor economics

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

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Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure Track

Position Details

• Position Title: Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure Track
• Position Number: (not listed)
• Job Category: University Faculty
• Position Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Campus: Chicago-Water Tower
• Location Code: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS-ECONOMICS (02210B)
• Department: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
• Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
• Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits.

The Department of Economics in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Economics (Labor Economics) at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. We welcome applications from early-career scholars, including candidates completing their doctorates, as well as more experienced scholars, including advanced assistant professors. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in labor economics.

Expectations include high-quality scholarly research, teaching excellence, engagement in service (commensurate with rank), and an appreciation of the University’s mission. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for high-quality scholarly publications, supported by a clear research agenda and an active pipeline of work.

Loyola University Chicago offers a BBA and a BA in Economics, a minor in Economics, and graduate-level economics courses. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily at the undergraduate level, including upper-division undergraduate courses in labor economics and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. These may include econometrics and introductory and intermediate macroeconomics or microeconomics.

To support the development of a strong research program, pre-tenure faculty receive a one-course annual reduction, resulting in four courses per year, typically distributed as two courses each semester (a 2-2 load). Following tenure, faculty may maintain this reduced teaching load through sustained research productivity consistent with the School’s research-intensive expectations. Pre-tenure faculty are eligible to apply for a mid-tenure research sabbatical (one semester) following a successful mid-tenure review.

Guided by Loyola University Chicago’s mission and Jesuit Catholic identity, we seek colleagues committed to making meaningful impact through academic rigor, ethical reflection, and business education for the common good. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the University’s mission and articulate how their work could advance the University’s For the Greater Good strategic plan: https://www.luc.edu/strategicplan/.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability, and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of labor economics.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics by the date of appointment.

Open Date

10/30/2026

Close Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

The position is open until filled. The screening of applications will begin immediately, and applications submitted prior to December 11, 2026, will be prioritized. We will conduct preliminary interviews virtually in early January.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Job Market Paper
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three Letters of Reference. Note: each letter must be submitted from a different email address. Loyola University Chicago’s application system accepts only one letter per email address, so if one person, such as a placement coordinator, submits all three from the same account, only the first will be accepted.

Contact

Inquiries may be directed to:
Dr. Julián P. Díaz
Search Committee Chair Associate Professor of Economics
[e-mail]

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits.

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