JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: H0 -- General
Keywords:
Tenure Track
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Ph.D. is required. Degree must be conferred by time of appointment (August 2026).
Candidates should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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Application Requirements:
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Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2025.