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Loyola University Of Chicago

Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Economics (Urban Economics or

Loyola University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 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. Open Date:

11/01/2024 Close Date:

Open until filled 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: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Job Market Paper Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement, based on the following prompt: How has your teaching, service, and research addressed issues of diversity and inclusion (if applicable), and how do you envision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion? (max. 300 words) Three Letters of Reference Please send your inquiries to: Search Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Julian P. Diaz, 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 assessing 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/ .

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