Call for Applications: Academic Position for Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Microeconomics – Institute of Economics
Job description
Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track
Employment: Full time
The Economics Department (Instituto de Economía) at UC Chile invites applications for one full-time faculty position at the levels of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Applied Microeconomics.
What We Offer
• Teaching load: 3 courses per year. Teaching may be done in English 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.
Equal opportunity employer
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.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Economics (or equivalent).
- Strong potential for high-quality research and publication record
- 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.
- 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.
Required documents
- Cover Letter (1–2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two recent publications
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
Additional information
For more information, please contact Alejandra Zabaleta at: recruitment.ie@uc.cl