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Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics
Advertiser: Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Field(s) of specialization: Microeconomic theory - Applied microeconomics
Position type(s): Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Location of job: 5807 S. Woodlawn Av., Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2026-07-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Salary: 250,000 to 300,000 USD
Letters of reference required: 2
Application deadline: 11 Aug 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 11 Aug 2026
Ad text:

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to tenure-track positions in Microeconomics.

We invite applications from those who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in the relevant field(s) or expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in the relevant field(s) by July 1, 2026 or soon thereafter (we require all tenure track faculty to have a PhD or equivalent). (We will appoint those whose degree requirements have not been satisfied by this date as instructors, the expectation being that all PhD requirements will be satisfied soon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as an assistant professor.)

Each candidate should submit a curriculum vita, sample of written work, and the names of at least two scholars qualified and willing to evaluate the candidate's ability, training, and potential for research and teaching. Applications will be accepted online at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/171568

Salary range: $250,000 - $270,000 for assistant and $280,000 - $300,000 for associate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Application procedure

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171568. (See posting for details.)

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