Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Economics, Tenure Track

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning Fall 2026. Candidates should be able to teach upper division undergraduate courses in Monetary Economics and/or Money and Banking, as well as other courses depending on departmental needs. We expect candidates to demonstrate evidence of quality teaching and the potential for excellent research.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in Monetary Economics and/or Money and Banking. 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., Money and Banking, Monetary Economics), as well as other courses depending on departmental needs, such as introductory and intermediate macroeconomics. The initial teaching load is four 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.

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field by the date of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability, and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of monetary economics and/or money and banking.

Candidates must have a minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field by the date of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate an interest, ability, and willingness to support curriculum and scholarship in the domain of monetary economics and/or money and banking.

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.

The position is open until filled. The screening of applications will begin immediately, and applications submitted prior to December 8, 2025, will be prioritized. We will conduct preliminary interviews virtually in mid to 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. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. 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)
6. Three Letters of Reference for candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank.

Inquiries may be directed to:
Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Julian P. Diaz, Associate Professor
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.

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.

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