JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Boston University

Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478287
Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: I1 -- Health
Keywords:
Assistant Professor, Future of Healthy Aging
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Questrom School of Business at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on the business of health as it relates to an aging population. The position is part of BU’s convergent research cluster hire in the Future of Healthy Aging, which brings together faculty from business, economics, biology, epidemiology, law, sociology, and other fields. We seek scholars examining the business, technological, and systems implications of an aging society. Areas of interest include healthcare demand and delivery, digital health adoption, long-term care, insurance and financing, consumer and family decision-making, workforce longevity, and AI-enabled tools.

Candidates should have a research focus on the business of health. Successful candidates will lead independent research while engaging in collaborative research that is the hallmark of BU’s convergent research initiatives.

Applications should include a cover letter describing applicant’s research agenda and interest in participating in BU’s convergent research initiative. The full position description, including application details, is available on Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32920.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of November 15, 2026; applications close November 30, 2026.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The salary range is $205,000 to $220,000. The stated hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/30/2026