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Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)
Advertiser: Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Field(s) of specialization: Macroeconomics; Monetary
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
Letters of reference required: 2
Target date for applications: 13 Nov 2025
Application deadline: 31 Mar 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 31 Mar 2026
Ad text:

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to tenure track positions in Macroeconomics for the 2026-27 academic year.

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.)

Members of our faculty are expected to conduct original research of exceptionally high quality, to teach effectively, and to participate in and contribute to the academic environment.

Each candidate should submit a curriculum vitae, job market paper, 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/171182

We will start formally reviewing applications on November 12, 2025 and we will continue to accept applications until March 31, 2026.

This position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Salary range: $260,000 - $280,000 for assistant and $280,000 - $310,000 for associate

Equal Employment Oppurtunity 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/171182. (See posting for details.)

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