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

About the role

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The department focuses on microeconomics fields, teaches undergraduate and MBA business economics, and offers a PhD in Applied Economics. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. More information about the department is available at https://bepp.wharton.upenn.edu. Further information contact Dhivya Kaushik, dhivya@wharton.upenn.edu. The department is located on the 3rd floor of Dinan Hall, 3733 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom in mid‑December.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and MBA courses in business economics.
• Conduct research in microeconomics and related fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable).
• Submit a complete application online by November 15, 2026, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements, and recent publications or working papers.
• Provide contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for selection.