Assistant Professor - Economics

The Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago invites applicants for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Assistant Professor level. The search is open with respect to field, but we especially encourage applications from scholars with an interest in energy, environmental, or development economics. Applicants are expected to complete a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field by July 31, 2021 and demonstrate strong promise for a scholarly career.

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/79042.    Applicants are required to submit: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) two letters of recommendation, and 3) one writing sample. Applicants may also submit additional optional documents such as: additional writing samples and/or a third letter of reference. Review of applicants will begin on October 22, 2020. No applications will be accepted after May 1, 2021.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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