Assistant Professor- Economics
University of Illinois

Job Info

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Economics



Industrial Organization, Public Economics, and International Economics

The University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. The university is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The Department of Economics invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at Assistant Professor level with expertise in Industrial Organization, International Economics, and Public Economics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics or an equivalent degree or expecting to receive the Ph.D. before the starting date of employment. Candidates whose Ph.D. may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

Applicants with the ability to add intellectual diversity, work successfully with diverse students and colleagues, and mentor diverse students and junior colleagues are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the economics profession. The budgeted salary range for the position is $174,000 to $179,000, for a 9-month service basis. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position The target starting date is August 16, 2025.

The Department offers a Ph.D. degree, a professional Master's degree (MSPE), and three undergraduate degrees (B.A. in Economics, B.S. in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and B.S. in Computer Science and Economics). The Ph.D., MSPE, and B.S. degrees are STEM degrees. For more information, see http://www.economics.illinois.edu .

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Please create your candidate profile at https://go.economics.illinois.edu/MacroIntIO and upload your letter of application stating research and teaching interests, and curriculum vita. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.

After an initial preliminary review of the research record, the search committee may contact the applicant to obtain the names of three professional references and solicit letters from these references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6pm CST on December 2, 2024. Early applicants may be interviewed before this closing date; however, every application submitted prior to this closing date will receive full consideration. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the Department by email at econ-recruit@illinois.edu , or by telephone at (217) 333-0120. You may also visit https://economics.illinois.edu/ for additional information.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025848
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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