Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites globally renowned scholars to submit an application for consideration as the Vandeveer Chair in Economics starting August 10, 2027.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details, please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.

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

Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will teach doctoral courses with a 1/1 teaching load, engage in scholarly research, supervise doctoral students, organize a seminar series, and bring visibility to the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Economics or related discipline and currently holding the rank of Associate Professor or Professor or an equivalent rank from a non-U.S. university. A candidate who is an Associate Professor (or equivalent) must possess a record of scholarly achievement that qualifies her/him for appointment at the rank of Professor at the time of hire.
Research accomplishments exemplified by a sustained record of influential scholarship, including numerous high-quality publications and evidence of national or international recognition in 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).
Preference will also be given to candidates whose application materials include assessments from distinguished scholars who can provide an independent evaluation of the candidate's scholarly contributions and professional standing.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, sample of current research, and names of 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 their letter.

Contact: Dr. Kevin Sylwester, ksylwest@siu.edu; 618-453-1421

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. College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), 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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University