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The Northwestern University Department of Economics anticipates filling a full-time opening at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning September 1, 2027. The primary focus of the search is in Applied Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Duties include teaching, research, and advising graduate students. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the start date. Primary considerations for all faculty positions will be an outstanding research record, excellent recommendations, and teaching ability. Salary will be competitive. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2026. Please apply at https://www.econjobmarket.org/. For questions, contact Christy Bullion at econ@northwestern.edu.

Salary
This is an open rank search. The expected base pay based on rank is as follows:
Associate Professor: $250,000 - $325,000
Professor: $325,000 - $500,000

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.