Vandeveer Chair in Economics

The School of Analytics Finance and Economics invites globally renowned scholars to submit an application for consideration as the Vandeveer Chair in Economics to start August 10 2027.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity.

The selected candidate will teach doctoral courses with a 1/1 teaching load engage in scholarly research supervise doctoral students organize a seminar series and bring visibility to the university.

1. PhD in Economics or related discipline and currently holding the rank of Associate Professor or Professor or an equivalent rank from a non-U.S. university. A candidate who is an Associate Professor (or equivalent) must possess a record of scholarly achievement that qualifies her/him for appointment at the rank of Professor at the time of hire.
2. Research accomplishments exemplified by a sustained record of influential scholarship including numerous high-quality publications and evidence of national or international recognition in Development Economics International Economics or Monetary Economics.

1. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated effective supervision of doctoral candidates in Economics and who have served on journal editorial boards (especially as editors or co-editors).
2. Preference will also be given to candidates whose application materials include assessments from distinguished scholars who are able to provide an independent evaluation of the candidates scholarly contributions and professional standing.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a Carnegie High Research Activity Institution offering BA MA MS and PHD degrees in Economics. The Economics program is housed within the College of Business and Analytics. College of Business and Analytics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We offer Bachelor of Science undergraduate academic degree programs in our School of Management and Marketing School of Analytics Finance and Economics and School of Accountancy. We offer graduate academic degrees with masters programs in Business Administration (MBA) Public Administration (MPA) Business Analytics Economics Accountancy (MAcc) Business Analytics and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration and Economics. Please visit our website at .

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200 undergraduate degrees minors and specializations 79 masters degrees and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1136 acres with additional acreage in University Farms Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest many state parks national wildlife areas and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area with a lake and forest on campus as well as traditional collegiate architecture quad and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits employee tuition waivers and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region visit: Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disabilitypregnancysexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations.