🚀 Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)

Overview

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 academic year.

Qualifications

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, with the expectation that all PhD requirements will be satisfied soon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as an assistant professor.

Responsibilities

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.

Application Materials

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 the link:

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

Compensation and Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: 17182

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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