University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Economics
Associate Professor or Professor – Any Field

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 tenured faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The department will consider applicants in any research area. Senior applicants whose research profile fits any of the currently vacant endowed Chairs available to faculty in the Department of Economics will also be considered for the appropriate Chair.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics or an equivalent degree and must have a record of publication indicative of an appointment as an associate/full 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. Salary will be commensurate with the research record, qualifications, and accomplishments. The target starting date is August 16, 2024.

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/AnyFieldOpenRank 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 December 1, 2023, but they will be accepted until the position is filled.  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.