Faculty Positions in Finance, Accounting & Applied Economics

Position Overview
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts invites applications for tenure-track and senior faculty positions in Finance, Accounting, and Applied Economics. These are full-time academic careers in business, beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible.

Responsibilities
Faculty will:

• Conduct original, high-impact research in their fields.
• Teach core and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic community through mentoring and collaboration.
• Engage with global conversations in business education and business school research.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field is required by the start date.
• Evidence of strong research potential or achievement.
• Commitment to teaching excellence in both foundational and specialized courses.
• Applications are welcome at the junior and senior levels for Finance and Accounting, and at all levels for Applied Economics.

Application Instructions
Applications must include:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation

Deadlines & Submission
All applications should be submitted by November 15, 2025.

• Applied Economics: Address to Professor Michael Whinston, Chair, Applied Economics Search Committee. Apply here
• Accounting: Address to Associate Professor Andrew Sutherland, Chair, Accounting Group Search Committee. Apply here
• Finance: Address to Professors Antoinette Schoar and Adrien Verdelhan, Co-Chairs, Finance Group Search Committee. Apply here
• Compensation & Benefits
  Salary is commensurate with experience. MIT offers a comprehensive benefits package and a highly collaborative academic environment.

About the Institution
MIT Sloan is recognized worldwide for advancing management education and research. Located in the heart of Cambridge, MA, the school fosters innovation, collaboration, and global impact. Faculty members benefit from interdisciplinary opportunities, strong research support, and engagement with both the academic and business communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse intellectual community. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Important Note
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