Assistant Professor, Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health, dental, vision, disability, &/

life insurance

paid medical/sick and parental leave

tuition benefits for employee and dep

pre-tax and flex spending accounts

generous retirement savings options

wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL invites applications for Assistant Professor in the Management Economics and Decision Science Department (MEDS). The candidate will contribute to research in managerial economics and decision sciences, teach MBA courses, and engage with the PhD program.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. by start date with strong theoretical and quantitative abilities and outstanding teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in hand or expected by start date.
• Strong research potential and excellent recommendations.
• Ability to teach MBA courses and participate in PhD program.

Responsibilities

• Perform innovative research in managerial economics and decision sciences.
• Teach required and elective MBA courses.
• Participate in Kellogg's PhD program and department activities.

Skills

Theoretical economics

Quantitative methods

Teaching ability

Research potential

Education

PhD in economics or related field

Job description

Department: Management Economics and Decision Science, Kellogg School of Management

Applications are invited for faculty positions in the Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences Department. The search is for an Assistant Professor position. The MEDS Department includes faculty in pure and applied microeconomic theory and in political economy. We invite applicants in economics and political science, or related fields. Primary criteria will be excellent recommendations, outstanding research potential, and superior teaching capabilities. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by employment start date. Successful applicants will be expected to do innovative research, participate in the school's Ph.D. program, and teach required and elective MBA courses. Applicants should have strong theoretical and quantitative interests and abilities.

The expected base pay range for this position is $210,000-$240,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.