Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Position Title/Short Description

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The Economics Department (Instituto de Economía) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile invites applications for multiple full-time faculty positions at the levels of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates from all fields of economics are welcome.
According to the QS and Shanghai Rankings, the Department consistently ranks first in Latin America. It serves around 2,000 students across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, including two M.Sc. degrees and a Ph.D. in Economics.

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What We Offer
• Teaching load: 3 courses per year. Teaching may be done in English or Spanish during the first two years; thereafter, proficiency in Spanish for teaching is expected.
• Research support: Flexible budget for conference participation and other research-related activities.
• Competitive compensation package at an international level.
• Access to internal and external funding opportunities for research.

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Candidate Profile
• Ph.D. in Economics (or equivalent, completed by the start date).
• Strong potential for high-quality research and publication record (required for Associate/Full Professor applicants).
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including student supervision.
• Capacity for collaboration and academic citizenship, contributing to departmental and university initiatives.

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Application Package
Applicants should submit the following documents by November 12, 2025:
• Cover Letter (1–2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Job Market Paper and/or research publications
• Teaching evaluations (if available)
• Three letters of recommendation (Assistant Professor applicants)
• For Associate/Full Professor applicants: three references (letters optional)

Interviews will be conducted online in December 2025.

• UC Chile is committed to equal opportunities, to building an inclusive, diverse, and fraternal community, and to promoting the academic development of women and men.
• Please note that a candidate of foreign nationality without permanent residency in Chile, or applying from abroad, if selected for the position, will need to apply for and obtain the corresponding visa in their country of origin in order to join the university faculty.

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Contact & Submission
For more information, please contact Alejandra Zabaleta at recruitment.ie@uc.cl