University of Illinois at Chicago

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Applied Microeconomics, with a focus on the economics of crime, environmental economics or public economics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2022 and should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Note that final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding

Application Instructions:
Applications should be submitted on line to https://jobs.uic.edu Click on the Job Board and then on the position. Please complete an on-line application which includes the names and email addresses for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. A completed application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae and job market paper. Please contact Department Head, Steven Rivkin, at sgrivkin@uic.edu with any questions

For fullest consideration applications must be received by November 30, 2021.

The UIC Economics Department is a supportive, dynamic and diverse intellectual community in which faculty and PhD students conduct applied economics research in micro- and macro- economics.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000 students. UIC is an R1 institution with an established reputation for excellence in research. It is also proudly a minority-serving institution with a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse student body.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran or disability status.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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, see the HR website.