Find & Apply For Economics Professor Jobs in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School's Accounting Group in Cambridge is seeking to fill one tenure-track faculty position, effective July 1, 2027 , or as soon thereafter as possible. Outstanding senior level applicants will also be considered, and should apply through this page. We stress high research potential or achievement; faculty responsibilities include conducting original scholarly research in accounting or related topics, teaching introductory accounting as well as more specialized courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank (excluding summer salary): $225,000 - $254,000, and for a senior-level Professor rank is $317,000 - $498,000. 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. These factors impact where an individual's pay falls within a range. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers. Applicants must possess a PhD in Accounting or a related field by the start of employment. Candidates with zero to three years? experience in a higher education teaching position are considered junior candidates and may apply at this link: apply.interfolio.com/190773 , while those who are tenured or being considered for tenure at another institution are considered Senior candidates and may apply at: apply.interfolio.com/193409 (Click Apply Now above) Please ensure that you apply using the appropriate application link, so your application is reviewed under the correct position. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and, if a junior candidate, three letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; the submission deadline is November 15, 2026. Applications and questions should be addressed to: Associate Professor Andrew Sutherland (ags1@mit.edu) Chair, Accounting Group Search Committee Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT?s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here . Background Check Policy Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.