Job Description
Assistant Professor, International Economic Policy, Pardee School
Category
Charles River Campus → Faculty
Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Tracking Code
[contact details available in the full listing]
Posted Date
9/21/2026
Minimum Salary
$112,000.00
Maximum Salary
$130,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in International Economic Policy, beginning July 1, 2027. The search is open to all regional and functional specializations. The Pardee School of Global Studies is committed to multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research and teaching and to nurturing the next generation of international relations practitioners, and it is expected that candidates will share this commitment. Candidates who have demonstrated policy experience in addition to scholarly qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be an international economist who specializes in empirical international economics and data analysis with a particular emphasis on policy design to address pressing concerns in the global economy. In addition to expertise on international finance and investment, the successful candidate will be well versed in the international arenas and institutions that can carry out policy reforms. They will teach one or more required BA or MA courses in international economic policy as well as courses in their areas of regional or functional expertise, and will also advise and mentor our undergraduate and graduate students. Prior teaching experience and a record of publication and research will be considered a plus.
Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.
We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.
Required Skills
The successful candidate will be an international economist who specializes in empirical international economics and data analysis with a particular emphasis on policy design to address pressing concerns in the global economy. In addition to expertise on international finance and investment, the successful candidate will be well versed in the international arenas and institutions that can carry out policy reforms. They will teach one or more required BA or MA courses in international economic policy as well as courses in their areas of regional or functional expertise, and will also advise and mentor our undergraduate and graduate students. Prior teaching experience and a record of publication and research will be considered a plus.
To Apply:
Please submit 1) a letter of application describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of recommendation electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32696.
Questions about the position or school may be directed to Ms. Elaine Bidianos at elaineb@bu.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning October 23, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the job is filled. The expected starting date for employment is July 1, 2027.
The salary range for this position is $112,000-130,000
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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