Associate or Full Professor in Economics – Iindiana University Bloomington

Faculty Opportunity: Associate or Full Professor in Economics – Indiana University Bloomington

• Institution: Indiana University Bloomington

• Department: Department of Economics

• Position: Associate or Full Professor in Economics

• Named Chair: Elmus Wicker Chair

• Posting Number: IU-101725-2026

• Appointment Status: Tenure

• Appointment Length: 10 Months

• Location: Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Preferred Fields: Macroeconomics, Applied Microeconomics, Experimental Economics, Econometrics, International Economics

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Best Consideration Date: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Start Date Flexibility: Earlier or later start may be negotiable

• Final Closing Status: Review continues until the position is filled

Overview of the Role

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for the Elmus Wicker Chair at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor in the Department of Economics.

The University especially encourages applications from established scholars working in:

• Macroeconomics

• Applied Microeconomics

• Experimental Economics

• Econometrics

• International Economics

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate established research leadership and the ability to provide high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Key Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active and influential research programme.

• Provide research leadership within Economics.

• Teach undergraduate Economics courses.

• Teach graduate-level Economics courses.

• Contribute to the intellectual life of the Department.

• Participate in appropriate departmental and university service.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D.

• Established research leadership

• Capacity for high-quality undergraduate teaching

• Capacity for high-quality graduate teaching

Preferred Academic Areas

Indiana University particularly encourages applications from candidates specializing in:

• Macroeconomics

• Applied Microeconomics

• Experimental Economics

• Econometrics

• International Economics

Appointment Details

The position is:

• Tenured

• At the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank

• A 10-month academic appointment

• Expected to begin August 1, 2027

The University notes that an earlier or later start date may be negotiable.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Summarizing qualifications and interest

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Sample

4. Contact Information for References

The posting states that six references will be solicited from finalists.

Important Dates

• Best Consideration Date: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Application Review: Begins November 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled

Applicants seeking full consideration should apply by November 1, 2026.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Indiana University Academic Careers portal.

Posting Number: IU-101725-2026

Application / Posting Link:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34692

For position-related questions:

Contact: Erin Kirchhofer
Phone: (812) 855-2990
Email: econadmn@indiana.edu

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