Vandeveer Chair in Economics

Description

The School of Analytics, Finance, and Economics invites globally
renowned scholars to submit an application for consideration as the
Vandeveer Chair in Economics to start August 10, 2027.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty
Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and
other details please visit:
https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contrac ts .

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will teach doctoral courses with a 1/1
teaching load, engage in scholarly research, supervise doctoral
students, organize a seminar series, and bring visibility to the
university.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Economics or related discipline and currently holding

the rank of Associate Professor or Professor or an equivalent rank
from a non-U.S. university. A candidate who is an Associate
Professor (or equivalent) must possess a record of scholarly
achievement that qualifies her/him for appointment at the rank of
Professor at the time of hire.

• Research accomplishments exemplified by a sustained record of

influential scholarship, including numerous high-quality
publications and evidence of national or international recognition
in Development Economics, International Economics, or Monetary
Economics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated

effective supervision of doctoral candidates in Economics and who
have served on journal editorial boards (especially as editors or
co-editors).

• Preference will also be given to candidates whose application

materials include assessments from distinguished scholars who are
able to provide an independent evaluation of the candidate's
scholarly contributions and professional standing.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application,
curriculum vita, sample of current research, and names of three
references - Candidates who have experience working with a diverse
range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the
climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences
in these areas in their letter.

Contact: Dr. Kevin Sylwester, ksylwest@siu.edu ;
618-453-1421

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a Carnegie High Research
Activity Institution offering BA, MA, MS, and PHD degrees in
Economics. The Economics program is housed within the College of
Business and Analytics. College of Business and Analytics at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), is accredited by
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs
in our School of Management and Marketing, School of Analytics,
Finance and Economics, and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate
academic degrees with master’s programs in Business Administration
(MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Analytics, Economics,
Accountancy (MAcc), Business Analytics, and doctoral degree
programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our
website at www.
business.siu.edu .