JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Pennsylvania

The Wharton School Real Estate
Assistant Professor of Real Estate (Tenure Track) 2026-2027

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477996
Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Real Estate (Tenure Track) 2026-2027
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
K -- Law and Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
R3 -- Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Wharton School’s Real Estate Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position. We seek candidates in applied economics, finance, or related fields who can make significant contributions to real estate economics/finance or urban economics. While applicants may pursue a range of research topics, part of their research should address issues in real estate or urban economics, broadly defined. A strong commitment to excellent teaching in real estate is required.

Information about the Wharton Real Estate Program can be found at:
http://real-estate.wharton.upenn.edu/

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028, is acceptable) from an accredited institution and have an outstanding research record or potential. Expected appointment start date is July 1, 2027.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to have their completed applications submitted by November 16, 2026, for full consideration. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually.

Contact:
Professor Fernando Ferreira
Email: fferreir@wharton.upenn.edu

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/16/2026
Application Instructions:
Please submit applications on-line beginning September 21, 2026. Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent publications or working papers, and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit recommendation letters.