Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure Track

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure
Track

Position Title

Economics, Assistant Professor (Labor Economics), Tenure
Track

Position Number

Job Category

University Faculty

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS-ECONOMICS (02210B)

Department Name

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by
offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable,
comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in
detail, click
here .

The Department of Economics in the Quinlan School of Business at
Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty appointment in Economics (Labor Economics) at the rank of
Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. We welcome
applications from early-career scholars, including candidates
completing their doctorates, as well as more experienced scholars,
including advanced assistant professors. The ideal candidate should
demonstrate expertise in labor economics.

Expectations include high-quality scholarly research, teaching
excellence, engagement in service (commensurate with rank), and an
appreciation of the University’s mission. Candidates should
demonstrate strong potential for high-quality scholarly
publications, supported by a clear research agenda and an active
pipeline of work.

Loyola University Chicago offers a BBA and a BA in Economics, a
minor in Economics, and graduate-level economics courses. Teaching
responsibilities will be primarily at the undergraduate level,
including upper-division undergraduate courses in labor economics
and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and
departmental needs. These may include econometrics and introductory
and intermediate macroeconomics or microeconomics.

To support the development of a strong research program, pre-tenure
faculty receive a one-course annual reduction, resulting in four
courses per year, typically distributed as two courses each
semester (a 2-2 load). Following tenure, faculty may maintain this
reduced teaching load through sustained research productivity
consistent with the School’s research-intensive expectations.
Pre-tenure faculty are eligible to apply for a mid-tenure research
sabbatical (one semester) following a successful mid-tenure
review.

Guided by Loyola University Chicago’s mission and
Jesuit Catholic
identity , we seek colleagues committed to making
meaningful impact through academic rigor, ethical reflection, and
business education for the common good. Candidates should
familiarize themselves with the University’s mission and articulate
how their work could advance the University’s For the Greater
Good strategic plan: https://www.luc.edu/strategicplan/

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability, and willingness
to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of labor
economics.

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics by
the date of appointment.

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics by
the date of appointment.

Open Date

10/30/2026

Close Date

Salary Range

$150,000 - $170,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The
salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based
on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience
and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since
terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget
availability; internal equity; and external market pay for
comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be
offered in limited circumstances.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The position is open until filled. The screening of applications
will begin immediately, and applications submitted prior to
December 11, 2026, will be prioritized. We will conduct preliminary
interviews virtually in early January.

Interested candidates should submit their application online at
https://www.careers.luc.edu
. In the cover letter, applicants should summarize their
qualifications, area of research, and potential for teaching.

Required documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Job Market Paper
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three Letters of Reference. Note: each letter must be submitted

from a different email address. Loyola University Chicago’s
application system accepts only one letter per email address, so if
one person, such as a placement coordinator, submits all three from
the same account, only the first will be accepted.

I nquiries may be directed to:

Dr. Julián P. Díaz

Search Committee Chair

Associate Professor of Economics

jdiaz17@luc.edu

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek
candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a
Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more
about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should
consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about
the university’s focus on transformative education, they should
consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s
largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic
excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in
sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola
leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with
the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that
serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools,
colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law,
Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three
primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome,
Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected
learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top
universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS
Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most
sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned
distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its
longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by
its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person,
Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with
purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable
world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by
offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable,
comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in
detail, click
here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil
rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private
institutions of higher education. Please see the
University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/36059

Job Number

85TBD

Organizational Location

PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/16/2027

Position End Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Other Document

Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).