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Tenure-Track Professor in Economics
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An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$105,081 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Harvard University Position Details Title Tenure-Track Professor in Economics School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Economics Position 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. Special Instructions Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal ( https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16594 ). Applications must be submitted no later than November 3, 2026. 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 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) 4. Research statement 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, econfacultysearch@fas.harvard.edu Contact Email econfacultysearch@fas.harvard.edu Salary Range $210,000 - $290,000 Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 5 Keywords assistant, associate, faculty, instructor, tenure track 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching/Advising Statement Statement of Research Service Statement List of References Publication Optional Documents