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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$225K - $254K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School's Applied Economics Group in Cambridge, MAis seeking one or more tenure-track faculty at the junior and senior levels, effective July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible. We stress high research potential or achievement; faculty responsibilities include conducting original scholarly research in applied economics or relevant topics; teaching basic Economic Theory and Applied Economics, as well as more specialized courses at 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. 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a PhD in Economics or a related field by the start of employment.
Application Instructions
Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit your application by November 15, 2025
Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Michael Whinston
Chair, Applied Economics Search Committee

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