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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Strategic Hiring Initiative in Climate-smart Circular Bioeconomy (CCB
Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE)
Assistant/Associate Professor

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111475985
Date Posted: 08/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Urbana, Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Y9 -- Other
Salary Range: $115,000 to 138,000 assistant professor OR $138,000-158,000 associate professor
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor position as part of a campus-wide cluster hiring initiative aimed at developing an interdisciplinary program in Climate-smart Circular Bioeconomy (CCB) in association with the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE). Candidates should have an interest in developing a strong disciplinary and interdisciplinary research program that advances scholarship on topics related to a circular bioeconomy. The cluster hires will foster innovative ideas and problem-oriented approaches in an interdisciplinary research ecosystem on campus to advance scholarship in the emerging field of CCB that contributes to a vibrant, competitive, and circular bioeconomy nationally and globally.

Target start date of August 16, 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in agricultural/energy/environmental/applied economics, economics, or a related field or be nearing the completion of their doctoral degree in these fields. Those applying for the Assistant Professor level should present an impressive and promising research agenda with the potential for national prominence, alongside outstanding teaching capabilities and a dedication to service. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor level should have a demonstrated record of impactful contributions to research, teaching, and service, with a strong potential for continued leadership in the field. Deadline: October 31, 2025.

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.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/09/2025
Application Instructions:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on October 31, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until a candidate for hire is identified. Interviews may commence before the closing date, but no offers will be extended until after that date. To apply for this position, use the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu. Upload a cover letter, a CV, a sample of written work, a maximum of one-page research statement, a maximum of one-page teaching statement, and names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for the application to be considered. For more information about this position, contact Gal Hochman, the search committee chair, at ace-gal-hochman@illinois.edu with “Circular Bioeconomy Position” in the subject line.