JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

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Assistant Professor – Political Economy of Development

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465413
Date Posted: 09/29/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor – Political Economy of Development
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Salary Range: Competitive
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago invites applicants for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the political economy of development. Applicants are expected to complete a Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment and demonstrate strong promise for a scholarly career.

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/79006. Applicants are required to submit: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) two letters of recommendation, and 3) one writing sample. Review of applicants will begin on October 21, 2020. No applications will be accepted after May 1, 2021.

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2021