Assistant Professor, Strategy

Faculty Positions In Strategy Department

The Strategy Department at Kellogg School of Management invites applications for Assistant Professor positions. Our department includes applied microeconomists who conduct research to enhance our understanding of the performance of firms, markets, organizations, and economies. 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.

Salary is competitive. Primary criteria will be excellent recommendations, superior teaching capabilities, and outstanding research potential. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by employment start date. Successful applicants will be expected to do innovative research, participate in the school's Ph.D. program, and teach required and elective MBA courses.

Applications should be submitted with a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, job market paper, and copies of up to two publications or works in progress. Departmental representatives will host virtual interviews mid-December. Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, a research abstract, and any supporting materials no later than November 15th, 2026. Questions may be sent to msrecruitingthwestern.edu.

The expected base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Northwestern University provides meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include 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; and wellness programs.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.