University of Iowa

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The Department of Economics within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more Faculty Positions in Economics at the levels of Associate or Full Professor with tenure starting Fall 2025. Fields to be considered include labor, health, public economics, and econometrics. For applicants in labor, health, or public economics, the focus will be on empirical research in applied microeconomics. For econometrics, both theoretical and applied research will be considered. These hire(s) are part of our ongoing process of building up our applied microeconomics and econometrics groups. Building on our existing faculty in applied microeconomics and econometrics, we plan on multiple hires over the next few years. Beyond outstanding scholarship, the ideal candidate(s) will play an important role in hiring new members for our applied microeconomics and econometrics group, leading the applied microeconomics and econometrics group, and mentoring PhD students and junior faculty. We are looking for candidates who are outstanding scholars and will interact well with the other members of this group.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. These positions are 100% time with benefits. For more information about the Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III 10.1 (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/faculty/tenure-and-non-tenure-appointments).
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community. The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. We eagerly accept this challenge.

The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success.

Education Requirement
An earned doctorate.

Required Qualifications
• Possess a productive scholarly record that merits a tenured appointment as either an Associate or Full Professor of Economics at the University of Iowa;
• Possess an outstanding record and demonstrate leadership in the three areas - research, education and service—that are cornerstones of the university and college missions

Desired Qualifications
We particularly seek candidates who are prepared to conduct research relating to the fields of labor economics, health economics, public economics, or econometrics as well as teaching in these fields. For labor, health, and public economics, we are interested in candidates conducting empirical rather than theoretical research. For econometrics, we are interested in both theoretical and applied work.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Inquiries
Direct general questions about the position to Professor Anil Kumar, (anil-kumar@uiowa.edu) chair of the search committee, and questions about the application procedure to Departmental Administrator, Michelle Highly or Alexis Hull at (tippie-south-asst@uiowa.edu),.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.

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