Public Economics Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2027-2028 academic year. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. by August 2027, evidence of scholarly promise, and the ability to teach at both undergraduate and Ph.D.

levels; on-campus, in-person duties are expected. Salary is competitive and benefits are included; applications are due by December 1, 2026, with a closing date of December

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of appointment (August 2027).
• Significant scholarship and ability to teach at undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop a vibrant research program.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
• Contribute to department, college and university through service.

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2027-2028 academic year. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. by August 2027, evidence of scholarly promise, and the ability to teach at both undergraduate and Ph.D.

levels; on-campus, in-person duties are expected. Salary is competitive and benefits are included; applications are due by December 1, 2026, with a closing date of December