Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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Description

The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites globally renowned scholars to submit an application for consideration as the Vandeveer Chair in Economics to start on August 12, 2026.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a Carnegie High Research Activity Institution offering BA, MA, MS, and PhD degrees in Economics. The Economics program is housed within the College of Business and Analytics. To learn more, visit https://business.siu.edu

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will teach doctoral courses with a 1/1 teaching load, engage in scholarly research, supervise doctoral students, bring visibility to the university, and provide some School/University service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Economics or related discipline and holding the rank of Professor. Research accomplishments exemplified by numerous, high-quality publications in the areas of Development Economics, International Economics, or Monetary Economics.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated effective supervision of doctoral candidates in Economics and who have served on journal editorial boards (especially as editors or co-editors).

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors, and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than in similar areas elsewhere.

A cover letter should be uploaded to your application along with a curriculum vitae and a sample of current research. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their cover letter.

Contact: Kevin Sylwester, ksylwest@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination, and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applicants are welcome and encouraged, and will receive consideration.