University of Illinois at Chicago

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to hire a Health Economist for the Spring 2017 semester, which runs from January 19th to May 5th. The Visitor will teach two courses, one of which will be Graduate Health Economics. We also expect the Visitor to participate actively in the intellectual life of the department. The UIC Economics Department has a strong focus on applied microeconomic research.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., evidence of successful teaching, and an active research program.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Note that final authorization of the position is subject to state-funding availability.

Application Instructions:
Applications should be submitted on line to https://jobs.uic.edu Click on the Job Board and then on the position. A completed application includes a cover letter, evidence of successful teaching, and curriculum vitae. Candidates should also include email addresses for three references. Please contact department Head, Steven Rivkin, at sgrivkin@uic.edu with any questions.

For fullest consideration applications must be received by October 31, 2016.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.