Call for Applications: Faculty Position in Economics and Public Policy
Job description
Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track
Employment: Full time
The Institute of Economics (IE) and the School of Government (Escuela de Gobierno) at UC Chile invite applications for one joint faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position seeks to strengthen applied economics research with a strong public policy orientation, bridging economic analysis and the design and evaluation of public policy.
What We Offer
•Joint appointment: The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in IE and the School of Government.
•Interdisciplinary environment: Opportunities for collaboration across economics, political science, sociology and other disciplines.
•Language: Command of Spanish is not required at the time of application, but the selected candidate will be expected to learn the language.
•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. (completed or close to completion) in Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
•Strong training in applied economics, and a clear capacity to engage with substantive public policy questions.
Required documents
Applicants should submit the following documents:
•Cover Letter (1–2 pages)
•Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•Job Market Paper and/or research publications
•Teaching evaluations (if available)
•Three letters of recommendation (Assistant Professor applicants)
•For Associate Professor applicants: three references (letters optional)
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.
Applications received by December 5 will receive priority consideration. Review will begin on that date and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional information
Selection period: Nov 30, 2026 – August 30, 2027 (priority deadline: December 5; rolling review thereafter)
For more information, please contact Alejandra Zabaleta at: recruitment.ie@uc.cl