Tenure Track Position in History

Harvard Business School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Business School seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) unit. A Ph.D. in history is required, with research focusing on political economy, business-government relations, or related fields.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2027, and teaching excellence is emphasized. 12-month base salary is $315,000, with exact compensation dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in history or completion by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding research.
• Commitment to teaching and ability to teach across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach a required first-year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the BGIE unit’s scholarly mission.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Ph.D. in history

Job description

Harvard Business School: Business, Government and the International Economy

Location

Open Date

Aug 24, 2026

Deadline

Nov 02, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Harvard Business School is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in history for a tenure-track position in the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) unit. We welcome applications from scholars of any region or time period, but are especially looking for historians whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: political economy, business-government relations, business history, economic policy, international economics, or economic development. We are also looking for a record of commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching. Candidates may come directly from Ph.D. programs (must be complete by time of appointment) or from the faculties of other universities. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2027.

The 12-month base salary associated with these positions is $315,000. Exact compensation may be dependent on particular experience/expertise.

Qualifications

All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for conducting outstanding research. The School is particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary interests and a strong record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching. Successful candidates will, at the outset, teach a required first‑year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received no later than November 2, 2026.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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