JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Harvard Business School

Business, Government and the International Economy
Tenure-Track Position in Economics - 2027

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478310
Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Tenure-Track Position in Economics - 2027
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Salary Range: 315,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Harvard Business School is seeking candidates for tenure track junior faculty positions in the Business, Government, and International Economy (BGIE) unit. We will consider candidates who demonstrate the potential to produce exceptional, influential research in macroeconomics, international trade and finance, public economics, political economy, environmental economics, and/or development. We will also look for a record of commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching. Candidates should have a PhD in Economics by July 1, 2027 or have completed their PhD program within the last 2-3 years.

The 12-month base salary associated with these positions is $315,000. Exact compensation may be dependent on particular experience/expertise.

Applications should only include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and job market paper. Three confidential letters of recommendation are required, which should be submitted through the online portal by referees.

Applications must be received by November 9, 2026.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. For more information, visit https://www.hbs.edu/research/faculty-recruiting.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 11/09/2026