JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Sloan School of Management
Economics, Finance, & Accounting
Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476110
Date Posted: 09/02/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Applied Economics
Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

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. Applicants must possess a PhD in Economics or a related field by the start of employment. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit your application by November 15, 2025.

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.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Michael Whinston
Chair, Applied Economics Search Committee

To submit an application, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/171799

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/15/2025