Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites those with potential for excellence in scholarly research and in teaching Economics graduate courses in microeconomic theory as well as undergraduate courses in Economics and Business Analytics to submit an application for consideration as an Assistant Professor. This position is a continuing, tenure track, 9-month appointment to start August 10, 2027.

Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on a 2/2 teaching load, engage in scholarly research, and provide School/University service appropriate of academic rank. Graduate-level teaching includes doctoral-level courses.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Economics or a related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD degree will be completed by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the doctorate have not been completed by date of appointment, a nine-month, term, non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of Instructor may be offered in accordance with University policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php). Applicants must show strong potential to engage in research that leads to publications in high quality journals and to effectively teach doctoral courses in microeconomic theory.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with high quality journal publications as well as those who can teach graduate courses in Development, International, or Monetary Economics and/or teach Law and Economics at the undergraduate level. Preference will also be given to those who can teach Business Analytics at the undergraduate level.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, a job market paper, and three references. 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 the letter.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Contact: Kevin Sylwester, ksylwest@siu.edu

College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with master’s programs in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics, Accountancy (MACC), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at www.business.siu.edu.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.