Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy (Tenure Track) 2026-2027

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department encompasses microeconomics fields and participates in teaching undergraduate and MBA business economics. The Department also offers a PhD in Applied Economics. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

Information about the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at Wharton may be found

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for selection.Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable).

Applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements, and recent publications or working papers, must be submitted online by November 15th, 2026.

Candidates must also include contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

We encourage early submission of applications as they will be reviewed until our deadline of November 15, 2026. Department representatives will be conducting first round interviews of prospective candidates in mid-December via Zoom.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Dhivya Kaushik, Business Economics and Public Policy Department The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 3rd floor Dinan Hall, 3733 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.