Assistant professor labor economics school of labor and employment relations

Assistant Professor in Labor Economics, School of Labor and Employment Relations

School of Labor and Employment Relations

The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Labor Economics within the Graduate Faculty. LER is a dynamic, multidisciplinary unit with a faculty united by a shared commitment to cutting-edge research on workforce issues. This position is a joint appointment with LER (75%) and the Department of Economics (25%) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in labor economics, personnel economics, or industrial relations.


The responsibilities of the Assistant Professor include:
(a) conducting and publishing high-quality research;
(b) developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses each semester in face-to-face or online formats, depending on the School’s instructional needs;
(c) mentoring and supervising PhD students, as appropriate; and
(d) providing service to the School, the University, and the profession, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Economics, or closely related field, or expect to receive the PhD before the starting date of employment.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2026. Salary range is $155,000.00-$170,000.00 (plus summer support).

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following:

• A statement that addresses your interest in serving as a tenure-track Assistant Professor including your research and teaching statements.
• A CV.
• Research papers (including a job market paper) and sample publications (if available).
• Three references, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 15, 2025 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed. For further information about this specific position, please contact Associate Professor Andrew Weaver at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Requisition ID : 1032897

Job Category : Faculty

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