Assistant Professor, Strategy
About the role
The Strategy Department at the Kellogg School of Management consists of applied microeconomists who actively conduct research to enhance our understanding of the performance of firms, markets, organizations, and economies. The search is open to Assistant Professor positions. We seek individuals who address real-world phenomena with rigorous microeconomic theory and/or empirical methods and who have research interests in industrial organization, public finance, organizational economics, international, the economics of innovation, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Do innovative research
- Participate in the school's Ph.D. program
- Teach required and elective MBA courses
Requirements
- Ph.D. in hand or expected by employment start date
- Excellent recommendations
- Superior teaching capabilities
- Outstanding research potential
Application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
- Job market paper
- Copies of up to two publications or works in progress
- Research abstract
Pay
Expected base pay range: $200,000 - $220,000 for a nine-month academic appointment, not including summer salary, and subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid medical/sick and parental leave
- Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
- Generous retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
Timeline and contact
Departmental representatives will host virtual interviews mid-December. Candidates must submit materials no later than November 15th, 2026. Questions may be sent to: msrecruiting@kellogg.northwestern.edu