Assistant Professor of Economics

Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Business Economics and Public Policy

Department:
Business Economics and Public Policy, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Appointment Type:
Full-time, tenure-track

Start Date:
July 1, 2026

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Position Description

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department covers microeconomics fields and participates in teaching undergraduate and MBA business economics courses. It also offers a Ph.D. program in Applied Economics.

Information about the department:
Wharton Business Economics and Public Policy Department

Qualifications

• Excellence in research and teaching is the primary selection criterion.

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution (candidates expecting completion by June 30, 2027, are eligible).

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online and include:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statements of research and teaching interests

4. Recent publications or working papers

5. Contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will be requested from them)

Deadline for applications: November 15, 2025

Applications are encouraged early as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom in mid-December 2025.

Contact for Further Information:
Dhivya Kaushik
Email: dhivya@wharton.upenn.edu
Business Economics and Public Policy Department
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
3rd Floor, Dinan Hall, 3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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