JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Instituto de Economía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), Santiago, CHILE
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Santiago, CHILE
JEL Classifications:
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
P -- Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
Description
The Economics Department (Instituto de Economía) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile invites applications for one full-time faculty position at the levels of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Applied Microeconomics.
What We Offer
Teaching load: 3 courses per year. Teaching may be done in English during the first two years; thereafter, proficiency in Spanish for teaching is expected.
Research support: Flexible budget for conference participation and other research-related activities.
Competitive compensation package at an international level.
Candidate Profile
Ph.D. in Economics (or equivalent).
Strong potential for high-quality research and publication record
Commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including student supervision.
Capacity for collaboration and academic citizenship, contributing to departmental and university initiatives.
Application Package
Cover Letter (1–2 pages)
Curriculum Vitae
Two recent publications
Teaching evaluations (if available)
To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
UC Chile is committed to equal opportunities, to building an inclusive, diverse, and fraternal community, and to promoting the academic development of women and men.
Please note that a candidate of foreign nationality without permanent residency in Chile, or applying from abroad, if selected for the position, will need to apply for and obtain the corresponding visa in their country of origin in order to join the university faculty.
Contact & Submission
For more information, please contact Alejandra Zabaleta at: recruitment.ie@uc.cl
Application Requirements:
- Research Papers
- Teaching Evaluations
- Cover Letter
- CV