Vandeveer Chair in Economics

Carbondale•Carbondale, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites globally renowned scholars to apply for consideration as the Vandeveer Chair in Economics, with a start date of August 10, 2027. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity; salary and other details are available through the university’s labor relations information. The selected candidate will teach doctoral courses with a 1/1 teaching load, conduct scholarly research, supervise doctoral students, organize a seminar series, and bring visibility to the university. The Economics program is housed in the College of Business and Analytics and offers BA, MA, MS, and PhD degrees. The university is an R1 institution, and the College of Business and Analytics is accredited by AACSB.

Requirements

PhD in Economics or a related discipline.
Currently hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, or an equivalent rank from a non-U.S. university.
An Associate Professor or equivalent must have a record of scholarly achievement that qualifies them for appointment at the rank of Professor at the time of hire.
A sustained record of influential scholarship, including numerous high-quality publications and evidence of national or international recognition in Development Economics, International Economics, or Monetary Economics.
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, sample of current research, and names of three references.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated effective supervision of doctoral candidates in Economics.
Service on journal editorial boards, especially as an editor or co-editor.
Application materials that include assessments from distinguished scholars able to independently evaluate the candidate’s scholarly contributions and professional standing.
Candidates with experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate, are encouraged to describe these experiences in their letter.