Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy; Tenure Track

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

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:
Sep 14, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department encompasses microeconomics fields and participates in teaching undergraduate and MBA business economics. The Department also offers a PhD in Applied Economics. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

Information about the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at Wharton may be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for selection. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable).

Dhivya Kaushik, dhivyann.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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