Academic ConnectUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Economics
Macroeconomics, International Economics, and Industrial Organization – Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with expertise in Macroeconomics, International Economics, and Industrial Organization.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics, or closely related field.
Responsibilities
Teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the economics profession. Full Time.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Please create your candidate profile at https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/. Applications must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on August 15, 2025.
Required Documents to be submitted for full consideration:
- letter of application stating research and teaching interests
- curriculum vitae
- job market paper
- Letter of Reference Instructions: After an initial preliminary review of the research record, the search committee may contact the applicants to obtain the names of three professional references and solicit letters from these references.
We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file in the "Resume/CV" section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The budgeted salary range for the position is $174,000 - $187,000.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the Department by email at econ-recruit@illinois.edu, or by telephone at (217) 333-0120. You may also visit https://economics.illinois.edu/ for additional information.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1031793
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu