Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics
About the role
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
For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2026. The position close date is December 15, 2026
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Minimum requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics required by August 2027
- Demonstrated potential for significant scholarship and teaching at undergraduate and Ph.D. levels
- Ability to work onsite and engage in a vibrant, collegial campus community
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