Assistant Professor

Description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School’s Applied Economics Group in Cambridge, MA is seeking one or more tenure-track faculty at the junior and senior levels, effective July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible. We stress high research potential or achievement; faculty responsibilities include conducting original scholarly research in applied economics or relevant topics; teaching basic Economic Theory and Applied Economics, as well as more specialized courses at graduate and undergraduate level. 

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a PhD in Economics or a related field by the start of employment.

Application Instructions

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit your application by November 15, 2025

Applications should be addressed to:

Professor Michael Whinston
Chair, Applied Economics Search Committee

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

Background Check Policy
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.