JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: O0 -- General
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for faculty positions in the Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management (TIES) Group, starting July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible. We seek candidates whose research focuses on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and/or Strategy.
We welcome applications from individuals eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor or as Associate Professor without tenure. Candidates must possess a PhD in Economics, Sociology, Management, or other relevant social science disciplines by the start of employment.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching undergraduate, graduate, and executive-level courses in the field of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy
Conducting high-quality research in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy
The MIT Sloan TIES Group values scholarly excellence, doctoral training, and a collegial, multi-disciplinary environment. Faculty collaborate extensively within Sloan, across MIT, and with the broader Cambridge academic community. More about the group here.
To apply, please submit materials electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/173721, including:
Cover letter describing research and teaching focus
Curriculum vitae
Three research papers
In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through the same link.
The application deadline is October 15, 2026.
Interested candidates who are concentrating their search in disciplines (such as Economics) with later deadlines should submit materials (even a preliminary job market paper) by the October deadline. While the interviews and fly-out process will take place during November and early December, any offer that will be extended will allow candidates to also consider offers from markets that close later in the academic year.
Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Scott Stern
Chair, TIES Search Committee
MIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse intellectual community.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Cover letter describing research and teaching focus
Curriculum vitae
Three research papers
In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through the same link.
The application deadline is October 15, 2026.
Interested candidates who are concentrating their search in disciplines (such as Economics) with later deadlines should submit materials (even a preliminary job market paper) by the October deadline. While the interviews and fly-out process will take place during November and early December, any offer that will be extended will allow candidates to also consider offers from markets that close later in the academic year.
Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Scott Stern
Chair, TIES Search Committee