Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Business, Government, and International Economy (History)
A tenure-track position at Harvard Business School for a historian specializing in political economy, business-government relations, or international economics.
Best for:Best for historians with a PhD in History and expertise in political economy, business-government relations, or international economics, who are passionate about interdisciplinary research and MBA teaching.
Overview
Harvard Business School is seeking a tenure-track historian to join its Business, Government, and International Economy (BGIE) unit. The role focuses on research and teaching at the intersection of history, economics, and business, with a preference for scholars whose work explores political economy, business-government relations, or international economic development. Successful candidates will teach a core MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business while contributing to cutting-edge research. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and a strong commitment to teaching excellence. The appointment begins on July 1, 2027.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research at the intersection of history, economics, and business, with a focus on political economy, business-government relations, or international economics.
- Teach a required first-year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of contemporary business.
- Develop and refine MBA curriculum content to integrate historical and economic perspectives.
- Publish research in top academic journals and contribute to the broader scholarly community.
- Engage in mentorship and collaborative research with faculty and students within the BGIE unit.
- Participate in departmental and university-wide academic activities, including service and outreach initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History or a closely related field (e.g., Economics, Political Science) with a strong historical component
Language: English (proficiency required for teaching and research)
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of, or potential for, excellence in research publication
- Demonstrated potential for conducting outstanding interdisciplinary research in business history or political economy
- Strong record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching MBA-level courses
- Familiarity with business-government relations or international economic development
- Ability to teach and integrate historical perspectives into business education
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment
- Open to candidates from all regions and time periods in history
- No restrictions on nationality or residency
- Applicants must have completed their PhD by the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research-in-progress, published articles or working papers, dissertation chapters or writing samples, a statement of teaching interests, and teaching evaluations (if applicable). Three confidential letters of recommendation must also be submitted through the online portal by referees. Apply online via the Harvard Business School faculty positions page, selecting the ‘Tenure-Track Position in History’ option.
- 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
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.