Tenure-Track Professor in Economics

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Department of Economics seeks a tenure-track professor to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027, and positions are untenured.

Harvard values teaching excellence and scholarly impact; candidates should demonstrate a strong teaching philosophy and a record of research. Applications require three to five referees and publications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Economics required by the start date.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired.
• Three to five referees with letters of recommendation are required; at least one referee must not be a former advisor.
• Publishings or copies of creative works may be required depending on the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
• Contribute to research and scholarly activities in Economics.
• Engage in service to Harvard and the academic community.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Service to department

Education

Doctorate in Economics

Job description

The Department of Economics seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Economics. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree in Economics or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired.

3. Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)

5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate’s department, institution, and/or professional societies.

6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.

7. Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Contact Information

Department of Economics, [e-mail]

Contact Email

Salary Range

$210,000 - $290,000

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

Keywords

Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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