Job Description:

Job Title:

Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Economics (Urban Economics or Game Theory), Tenure Track

Position Title:

Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Economics (Urban Economics or Game Theory), Tenure Track

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:

The Department of Economics in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2025. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in Urban/Regional Economics or Game Theory. Expectations include high-quality scholarly research, teaching excellence, engagement in service (commensurate with rank), and an appreciation of the university's mission.


Candidates should be able to teach upper-division undergraduate courses in their field (e.g., Urban Economics or Game Theory) and graduate-level courses (e.g., Managerial Economics), as well as other courses depending on departmental needs. The initial teaching load is four undergraduate or graduate courses per year. Loyola University Chicago offers two undergraduate majors in economics (e.g., BBA in Economics, BA in Economics), a minor in economics, and economics courses at the graduate-level across its MBA and MS programs in the Quinlan School of Business.


We expect candidates to demonstrate the potential for excellent research, with a clear research agenda and future pipeline for impactful service.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics by the date of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of urban/regional economics or game theory.

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. Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of urban/regional economics or game theory.

Open Date:

11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The position is open until filled. The screening of applications will begin immediately, and applications submitted prior to December 10, 2024 will be prioritized. We will conduct preliminary interviews virtually in late December and 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:

1.Cover Letter
2.Curriculum Vitae
3.Job Market Paper
4.Teaching Philosophy
5.Diversity Statement, based on the following prompt: How has your teaching, service, andresearch addressed issues of diversity and inclusion (if applicable), and how do youenvision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity andinclusion? (max. 300 words)
6.Three Letters of Reference


Please send your inquiries to:

Search Committee Co-Chairs:
Dr. Julián P. Díaz, Associate Professor
jdiaz17@luc.edu
Dr. Frances Lee, Associate Professor
flee3@luc.edu
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Economics Department


Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities.


LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring and retaining for our mission of a diverse academic environment. 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 gain a clearer understanding of LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/strategicplan/. Applications from

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion



As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors


diversity, equity, and inclusion
. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive


benefits
centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29658

Job Number:

8500342

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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