Assistant Professor - Economics
About The Position
The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics. This is a continuing, tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on a 2/2 teaching load, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the School and University appropriate to academic rank. Graduate teaching includes doctoral-level courses, particularly microeconomic theory. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with consideration for internal equity. The College of Business and Analytics is accredited by AACSB and offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, including doctoral programs in Business Administration and Economics. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University. The university describes the Carbondale area as offering a comparatively low cost of living, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and access to the Shawnee National Forest, state parks, wildlife areas, and lakes. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, a job market paper, and three references. Applicants with experience working with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate, are encouraged to describe that experience in their letter. Contact Kevin Sylwester at [email protected].
Requirements
- PhD in Economics or a related discipline. ABD applicants may be considered if all PhD requirements will be completed by August 10, 2027.
- Demonstrated strong potential to conduct research leading to publications in high-quality journals.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively teach doctoral courses in microeconomic theory.
Nice To Haves
- High-quality journal publications.
- Ability to teach graduate courses in Development, International, or Monetary Economics.
- Ability to teach undergraduate Law and Economics.
- Ability to teach undergraduate Business Analytics.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses on a 2/2 teaching load.
- Teach doctoral-level courses, including microeconomic theory.
- Engage in scholarly research.
- Provide School and University service appropriate to academic rank.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
