Job Description
Title Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Public Economics Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Public & Environmental Affairs Location Bloomington Position Summary
O’Neill SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Public Economics The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (O’Neill) at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a
tenure track academic appointment in the general field of public economics at the
Assistant Professor rank . Preferred start date is August 1, 2026. Candidates must have completed (or expect to complete prior to appointment) a Ph.D. in economics, public policy or related field. Applicants are expected to develop a nationally recognized program of research, seek external funding, advise doctoral students, mentor masters and undergraduate students, and teach courses related to public finance (e.g. public budgeting, taxation, cost-benefit analysis, public financial management) at graduate and undergraduate levels to students that come from many different backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in contributing to O’Neill’s research programs, curricular offerings and service portfolio.
To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 15, 2025. However, the search may continue until the position is filled. Please submit via the online system ( the following materials: 1) a letter of application describing research interests and teaching philosophy, 2) curriculum vita, 3) two samples of research, and 4) contact information for three references.
For more information, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Denvil Duncan (
duncande@iu.edu ).
O’Neill-Bloomington contains a diverse student and faculty community and is the largest school of public affairs and public policy in the United States, with over 4,000 students, and for five years has ranked in one of the top two spots of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate public affairs schools in the country. Six of O’Neill’s specialty programs are ranked in the top five listings nationally, including Public Finance and Budgeting, which is ranked number 1. O’Neill is also tied for the top-ranked public administration program according to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities. The school attracts very high performing faculty and students and provides a collegial workplace environment.
Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820 and currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus. Additional information about the school and Indiana University can be found at . Bloomington is a diverse community located in the beautiful, wooded hills of southern Indiana approximately 1 hour from Indianapolis and 4 hours from Chicago, with abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, low housing costs, and excellent schools. Additional information about the city of Bloomington can be found at .
Basic Qualifications Candidates must have completed (or expect to complete prior to appointment) a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related field.
Department Contact for Questions
For more information, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Denvil Duncan (
duncande@iu.edu ).
Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2025 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101323-2025
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