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Hiring Department: Economics
Location: Chicago
Requisition ID: 1043374
Salary: The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Develop a vibrant research program
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the department
- Contribute to the department, college and university through service
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. is required. Degree must be conferred by time of appointment (August 2027).
Candidates should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.
UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.
For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2026. The position close date is December 15, 2026.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Economics
Hiring Department: Economics
Location: Chicago
Requisition ID: 1043374
Salary: The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in public economics for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Develop a vibrant research program
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the department
- Contribute to the department, college and university through service
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. is required. Degree must be conferred by time of appointment (August 2027).
Candidates should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.
UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.
For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2026. The position close date is December 15, 2026.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Economics
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A Ph.D. in economics satisfies EB-2's advanced-degree requirement directly. If you hold a master's plus a bachelor's, document five years of progressive post-degree experience in research or teaching to build the same eligibility case for your sponsoring employer.
Target departments with tenure-track hiring cycles
Most university economics departments open tenure-track searches in the fall for positions starting the following academic year. Time your applications to those cycles, since PERM recruitment must reflect a genuine, contemporaneous hiring process tied to a specific open position.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter economics faculty roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces which institutions have sponsored foreign nationals in this occupation, so you're targeting departments that have already navigated the process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for economists in the metropolitan area where the position is based.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from India and China face the longest backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, so check the monthly Visa Bulletin and plan your career continuity accordingly.
Understand AC21 portability before changing institutions
If you move to a new university after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you retain your priority date provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm the occupational overlap before accepting a lateral offer.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Economics: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for an Assistant Professor of Economics differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and requires a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The employer must complete PERM labor certification, which involves a formal prevailing wage determination and a documented recruitment test before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits create priority-date backlogs for some nationals.
Which green card category fits an Assistant Professor of Economics with a Ph.D.?
A Ph.D. in economics satisfies EB-2's advanced-degree requirement, making it the most common path for tenure-track faculty. EB-3 is also available for candidates with a bachelor's degree, though it typically carries a longer priority-date queue. If your research contributions rise to the level of outstanding in the field, your employer may also explore EB-1B, which bypasses PERM entirely.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a faculty role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position at the prevailing wage. For faculty roles, DOL requires a specific recruitment pattern including a journal advertisement, the institution's standard faculty hiring process, and documentation of all applicants considered. The recruitment must be genuine and tied to the actual open position you're being sponsored for.
How do I find economics departments that have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Assistant Professor of Economics roles at institutions with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can focus on departments that have already sponsored foreign nationals in this occupation rather than approaching employers who have never navigated the process.
Can I change universities while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and request that your earlier priority date be retained, avoiding a restart of the queue. Separately, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your adjustment-of-status filing, even if the sponsoring department changes.