Appointment Status: Tenure Department: IU Bloomington Economics Location Bloomington Position Summary Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an Elmus Wicker Chair position at the rank of associate or full professor in the Department of Economics. The 10-month appointment would ideally start August 1, 2027; an earlier or later start date is negotiable. We especially encourage candidates in Macroeconomics, Applied Microeconomics, Experimental Economics, Econometrics, and
International Economics. Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph. D., established research leadership, and the capacity for high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching. Department Contact for Questions Questions: Erin Kirchhofer, (812) 855-2990, econadmn@indiana.edu . Special Instructions Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit:- Cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interest- Current CV- Research sample- Contact information for references (six references will be solicited from finalists) For Best Consideration Date: 11/01/2026 Expected Start Date: 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101725-2026
