Tenure-Track Professor in Business, Government, and International Economy (History)
Join Harvard Business School as a tenure-track historian specializing in political economy, business-government relations, or economic development.
Best for:Best for historians with a PhD in History, interdisciplinary research interests, and a passion for teaching MBA students about business-government dynamics.
Overview
Harvard Business School is seeking a tenure-track professor in the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) unit. This position is ideal for historians with expertise in political economy, business-government relations, or economic development. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research and teach a required first-year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business. The appointment begins on July 1, 2027, and the role emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and excellence in teaching.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research in political economy, business-government relations, or related fields.
- Teach a required first-year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business.
- Develop and deliver innovative MBA curriculum content focused on business-government interactions.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across Harvard Business School and other Harvard units.
- Publish research in top-tier academic journals and contribute to scholarly discourse in the field.
- Mentor graduate students and participate in departmental service activities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History or a closely related discipline, completed by the time of appointment
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrated potential for conducting outstanding research; no specific publication count required
- Proven record of outstanding research in political economy, business-government relations, or economic development
- Strong commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching MBA students
- Interdisciplinary research approach bridging history and business studies
- Ability to teach complex economic and political concepts effectively to business students
- Open to candidates from all backgrounds; applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, research-in-progress description, writing samples, teaching statement, and teaching evaluations through the Harvard Business School online portal. Three confidential letters of recommendation must also be submitted via the portal by referees.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Description of research-in-progress
- Published articles or working papers
- Dissertation chapters or other writing samples
- Statement of teaching interests
- Teaching evaluations (if applicable)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
Contact
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