Tenure Track Position in History
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Harvard Business School:
Business, Government and the International Economy Location Open Date
Aug 24, 2026
at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeDescriptionHarvard Business School is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in history for a tenure-track position in the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) unit. We welcome applications from scholars of any region or time period, but are especially looking for historians whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: political economy, business-government relations, business history, economic policy, international economics, or economic development.
We are also looking for a record of commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching. Candidates may come directly from Ph.D. programs (must be complete by time of appointment) or from the faculties of other universities. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2027.
The 12-month base salary associated with these positions is $315,000. Exact compensation may be dependent on particular experience/expertise.
QualificationsAll applicants should have excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for conducting outstanding research. The School is particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary interests and a strong record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching. Successful candidates will, at the outset, teach a required first‑year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business.
Final date to receive applications
Applications must be received no later than November 2, 2026.
Application ProcessThis institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
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