University of Illinois at Chicago

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Position Summary
The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities
Teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Develop a vibrant research program.

Contribute to the intellectual life of the department.

Contribute to the department, college and university through service.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. is required. Degree must be conferred by time of appointment (August 2027).

Candidates should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.

UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.

For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2026.
The position close date is December 15, 2026.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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 review our non-discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.