Assistant or Untenured Associate Professor

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; United States; Presencial; USD 230.000 - 297.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MIT Department of Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for tenure-track faculty openings at the assistant and untenured associate level, beginning July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible. A PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required by the start of employment, with strong recommendations from graduate school faculty and demonstrated potential in research and teaching.

Applications must be received by November 6, 2026.

Formación

• PhD required by start of employment.
• Strong recommendations from graduate school faculty.

Responsabilidades

• Teaching courses in Economics and related topics.
• Departmental committee work.
• Research in Economics and related topics.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Research

Educación

PhD in Economics or closely related field

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts has tenure‑track faculty openings at the assistant and untenured associate level, beginning July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible.

No Economics field constraints. A PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required by the start of employment, and with strong recommendations from graduate school faculty and established potential in research and teaching.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in Economics and related topics (1 subject per term the first year and 1.25 subjects per term thereafter)
• Departmental committee work
• Research in Economics and related topics

Applications must be received by November 6, 2026.

Virtual interviews will take place the week of December 14, 2026.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

Pay

The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

• Assistant: $230,000 - $254,000
• Associate without tenure: $257,000 - $297,000

Application Requirements

Please submit your CV, job market paper, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Letters of recommendation must also be received by the November 6th deadline for full consideration.

Contact

Contact: [e-mail]

https://economics.mit.edu/juniorfaculty