Academic Career Opportunities | Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

Instructional Professor (Open Rank)

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Instructional Professor (at rank Assistant, Associate or Full) position with expertise in macroeconomics, and its applied fields. This is a full-time, career-track teaching position to begin on or after July 1, 2023. The Instructional Professor will teach five courses in the undergraduate and master’s curriculum. In addition to teaching, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, organize student activities, advise and mentor MA students, contribute to recruitment and admissions of MA students and oversee and plan the curriculum under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of MA programs. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses in applied economics, particularly pertaining to macroeconomics with an emphasis on practical applications of the tools taught in these courses. Consideration for the hiring level will be granted conditional on professional qualifications. The successful applicant will have outstanding in-person, written, and virtual communication skills and the ability to teach audiences with diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of knowledge about economics.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: http://apply.interfolio.com/119591. Applicants are required to submit; 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching statement, 3) student evaluations, 4) two published or unpublished research papers, and 5) three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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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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.

Instructional Professor (Open Rank)

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Instructional Professor (at rank Assistant, Associate or Full) position with expertise in microeconomics, and its applied fields. This is a full-time, career-track teaching position to begin on or after July 1, 2023. The Instructional Professor will teach five courses in the undergraduate and master’s curriculum. In addition to teaching, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, organize student activities, advise and mentor MA students, contribute to recruitment and admissions of MA students and oversee and plan the curriculum under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of MA programs. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses in applied economics, particularly pertaining to microeconomics with an emphasis on practical applications of the tools taught in these courses. Consideration for the hiring level will be granted conditional on professional qualifications. The successful applicant will have outstanding in-person, written, and virtual communication skills and the ability to teach audiences with diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of knowledge about economics.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/116742. Applicants are required to submit a (1) curriculum vitae, (2) teaching statement, (3) student evaluations, (4) two published or unpublished research papers, and (5) three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.

Part-Time Lecturer 1B

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a part-time, renewable Lecturer 1B position for winter and spring quarters of the 2022-2023 academic year. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate/s will teach between one and three courses per academic year. Additional duties include holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparation and grading of assignments and testing materials. A demonstrated record of teaching experience in empirical industrial organization, financial market design and microstructure or related fields is strongly preferred.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. in Economics or Finance and a record of teaching at the university or four-year college level.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online on the University of Chicago's Interfolio academic job board at: http://apply.interfolio.com/111570. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement and teaching evaluations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Professor with Tenure

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Professor level to begin in the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board at: apply.interfolio.com/112756. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022 and will continue until June 30, 2023, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Associate Professor

Description

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Assistant Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board at: apply.interfolio.com/112759. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, student evaluations, three letters of recommendation and a job market paper. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit published or unpublished research papers. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022 and will continue until June 30, 2023, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Research Specialist

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics proposes to undertake the Economics for Everyone Media Initiative, a multi-pronged educational initiative designed to reach large audiences, both in the United States and abroad. Building on the “Chicago Economics” that has helped to define the University of Chicago’s culture of rigor, intellectual curiosity, and public-facing discussion of economic principles, the activities seek to cultivate a broader public understanding of the contemporary world through basic principles of economics. These activities begin with “Economics for Everyone (E4E),” our popular undergraduate course and would expand to include the development of other courses, edu-tainment, and alternative media for disseminating an awareness of the power and vigor of economic thought. These activities will not only put economic principles within reach of a broader public, but they will also mark Chicago Economics as a distinctive and highly visible educator and advocate for economics and its principles.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago has an opening for a Research Specialist (RS) to lead with a strong background in research and a passion for social impact. The Research Specialist will support economics projects related to the Economics for Everyone Media Initiative. This position requires a commitment of at least one year.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

Experience:

Working in a research environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Preferred Competencies

Analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Instructions

Cover Letter (required)
Resume (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Apply here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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Research Assistant Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor appointment.

The Research Assistant Professor is primarily an independent researcher conducting original research within economics and is expected to stand alone on their scholarly accomplishments, solo- and co-authoring reputable scientific publications. Appointees are expected to make a substantial contribution to that research and may be part of a research group or in association with a faculty member. Appointees are expected to actively interact with a substantial number of faculty and students and regularly participate in academic conference and workshops. The Research Assistant Professor is expected to have an active role in obtaining and carrying out funded research and serve as a Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator on research grants. Additionally, the Research Assistant Professor will teach one undergraduate class in Economics per academic year.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field. They must have demonstrated ability to communicate research findings clearly to audiences through oral presentations and written work.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago Interfolio website at: apply.interfolio.com/98101. Applications must include three reference letters, curriculum vitae, research statement and up to three published or unpublished research papers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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Associate Instructional Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Associate Instructional Professor position with expertise in macroeconomics, and its applied fields. This is a four-year, full-time, career-track teaching position to begin on or after July 1, 2022. The initial four-year appointment is renewable with opportunity for promotion. The Associate Instructional Professor will teach five courses in the undergraduate and master’s curriculum. In addition to teaching, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, organize student activities, advise and mentor MA students, contribute to recruitment and admissions of MA students and oversee and plan the core curriculum under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have outstanding in-person, written, and virtual communication skills and the ability to teach audiences with diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of knowledge about economics.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/103309. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, student evaluations, two published or unpublished research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on March 28, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.

Equal Opportunity Statement

exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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Senior Instructional Professor (Open Rank)

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (at rank Assistant, Associate, or Full) position with expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and its applied fields to begin on or after July 1, 2022. The Senior Instructional Professor will teach four courses in the undergraduate curriculum. In addition, the Senior Instructional Professor will work with faculty to develop content for classes that can be taught virtually to a broader audience and lead curricular and co-curricular development in partnership with different entities outside the university.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses in applied economics, particularly pertaining to basic probability, statistics, and econometrics with an emphasis on practical applications of the tools taught in these courses. Successful applicants will have a record of teaching excellence in statistical methods and applied economics.

Outstanding in-person, written, and virtual communication skills and the ability to teach audiences with diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of knowledge about economics is required. Applicants must be able to engage broad audiences effectively on social media. Prior experience in program/curriculum design and management is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated record of disseminating economic ideas clearly to the general public in writing and through presentations.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/99388. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, student evaluations, two published or unpublished research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on December 29, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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Position Title: Part-Time Lecturer 1B

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a part-time, renewable Lecturer 1B position beginning spring quarter 2022. The successful candidate will teach one course in higher level undergraduate economics and will advise students during office hours each week. A demonstrated record of teaching experience in applied econometrics, data science, machine learning or related fields is strongly preferred. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching excellence.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online on the University of Chicago's Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/101163. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and teaching evaluations.

Review of applications will begin on February 11, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email mailto:equalopportunity@uchicago.eduwith their request.

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Position Title: Research Associate Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for our non-tenure-track Research Associate Professor position. This position will be a five-year, renewal appointment.

The Research Associate Professor is primarily an independent researcher conducting original research within economics and is expected to stand alone on their scholarly accomplishments. They should have a significant publication record in reputable scientific publications. Appointees are expected to make a substantial contribution to that research and may be part of a research group or in association with a faculty member. Appointees are expected to actively interact with a substantial number of faculty and students and regularly participate in academic conferences and workshops. The Research Associate Professor is expected to have an active role in obtaining and carrying out funded research and serve as a Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator on research grants. Additionally, the Research Associate Professor will teach one undergraduate class in Economics per academic year.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, at least five years research experience and experience in writing grant proposals. They must have demonstrated ability to communicate research findings clearly to audiences through oral presentations and written work.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website at: apply.interfolio.com/98146. Applications must include curriculum vitae, research statement, three reference letters and five published or unpublished research papers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Assistant Instructional Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor position. This is a two-year, full-time, career-track teaching position with a start date of September 1, 2022. The initial two-year appointment is renewable with opportunity for promotion. The candidate will teach five courses in the undergraduate curriculum, primarily for students in the business economics track. In addition to teaching, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, organize student activities, advise and mentor MA students, contribute to recruitment and admissions of MA students and oversee and plan the core curriculum under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees Union (SEIU) and the University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses in applied economics, particularly pertaining to business applications. Successful applicants will have a record of teaching excellence in principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics and field courses such as managerial economics, labor economics, industrial organization, law and economics, money and banking, international trade, public finance, among others. In addition, industry experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/95248. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, industry experience statement, student evaluations, one published or unpublished research papers and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Assistant Senior Instructional Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Senior Instructional Professor position with expertise in microeconomics and its applied fields to begin on September 1, 2022. The Assistant Senior Instructional Professor will teach four courses in the undergraduate curriculum. In addition, the Assistant Senior Instructional Professor will be responsible for oversight of the business economics track of the undergraduate program, curricular and co-curricular development inpartnership with different entities in the university, and evaluation of undergraduate and MAPSS curriculum; supervising other teaching personnel; providing academic and career advice to students; and contributing to the academic administration of the degree programs.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses inapplied microeconomics such as managerial economics, industrial organization or human capital. In addition, three years of industry experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/95198. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, industry experience statement, student evaluations, two published or unpublished research papers and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Process

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Research Associate

Description

The University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab (DIL) and the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics invite applications for a full-time Research Associate position. This is a two-year renewable position that will begin on December 1, 2021 and is based in Chicago.

The Research Associate will conduct original research under the supervision of the DIL Director (Professor Michael Kremer). They will conduct research operations, including supervision of other members of the research team; co-author research papers; serve as a key member of the DIL leadership team; participate in the full range of the research cycle from proposal-stages to publication dissemination, and present their work at professional conferences and in meetings with potential and current funders.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics; at least one year of research experience subsequent to a Ph.D.; a strong background in economics, education and development; and a demonstrated ability in statistical methods relevant to the study of education and the economics of education. Experience designing and conducting randomized controlled trials on education topics in low- and lower-middle-income countries, and success in coordinating research with multiple stakeholder partners in these settings is required. Strong preference will be given to researchers who have experience in Kenya.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Interfolio academic job board at: apply.interfolio.com/95912. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, research statement and two letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit published or unpublished research papers.

Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the 2022-23 academic year. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board at: apply.interfolio.com/92299. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, student evaluations, three letters of recommendation and a job market paper. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit published or unpublished research papers. Review of applications will begin on September 25, 2021 and will continue until June 30, 2022, or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Associate Professor

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Associate Professor level to begin in the 2022-23 academic year. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Associate Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board at: apply.interfolio.com/92297. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021 and will continue until June 30, 2022, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Position Title: Professor with tenure

Description

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Economics at the Professor level to begin in the 2022-23 academic year. Applicants in all fields of Economics will be considered.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Economics before starting the position of Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board at: apply.interfolio.com/92293. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021 and will continue until June 30, 2022, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.