Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics

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

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics

Hiring Department: Economics

Location: Chicago

Requisition ID: 1043374

Salary: The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Develop a vibrant research program
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department
• Contribute to the department, college and university through service
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. is required. Degree must be conferred by time of appointment (August 2027).

Candidates should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.

UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community

Application Deadline

For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2026. The position close date is December 15, 2026

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