Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)

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 2027-28 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, 2027 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.

We will start formally reviewing applications on November 12, 2026and we will continue to accept applications until March 31, 2027.

This position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide:

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