Assistant Professor - Economics (FA25-033)
- Employer
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Location
- Edwardsville, Illinois (US)
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Faculty Position FA25-033
February 3rd
Position Title
Assistant Professor - Economics
Hiring Unit
Economics & Finance Department, School of Business
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Economics and Finance Department of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Business seeks applicants to join the tenure-track faculty in the Economics area at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2025 (subject to budgetary approval). The candidate's responsibilities will include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics and related areas. Successful candidates for the position will have strong research engagement and/or a strong record of publications in Economics and related disciplines. Candidates with an interest in teaching Macroeconomics or Applied Economics are particularly encouraged to apply, but all teaching areas will be considered.
The Economics and Finance Department is part of the School of Business which houses a diverse set of disciplines. This diversity provides opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborative research and curricula.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public, comprehensive, regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. Situated on 2,660 beautiful woodland acres, the campus is in a small town, 25 minutes northeast from the cultural and business centers of St. Louis, Missouri. www.siue.edu/business.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., or be ABD nearing completion of a doctoral degree, in Economics. If the Ph.D. was granted more than five years ago, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of scholarship, and an ongoing scholarship agenda that qualifies as Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans. https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/diversity.shtml
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, continuing, tenure-eligible appointment beginning August 2025
Source of Funds
State
Salary
$90,000-$105,000 - For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits
Application Process
Submit a letter of interest, CV, job market paper, (unofficial) transcripts, and up to three letters of recommendation in a single PDF file to:
Dr. Edmund Hershberger
Interim Chair, Economics & Finance Department
email: ehershb@siue.edu
2127 Founders Hall, Box 1100
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1100
Application Deadline
Closing date is March 9th
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.
The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.
Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml
Organization
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000 individuals and 2,300 faculty and staff. The city of Edwardsville is consistently cited as one of the top cities in Illinois for families, based on several factors, including affordability, green spaces, excellent schools, low crime rate, financial stability and philanthropic spirit.
SIUE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as more than 30 additional accrediting agencies. In January 2019, SIUE was reclassified by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. Fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA, SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) (men’s soccer & wrestling).
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, 1-618-650-2536.
- Website
- http://www.siue.edu/
- Telephone
- 6186502190
- Location
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Office of Human Resources
Campus Box 1040
Edwardsville
IL
62026
US
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