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Business, Government & the International Economy

Open Positions

Harvard Business School is seeking candidates for tenure track positions in the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) unit. We will consider candidates whose research interests and experience include international political economy, comparative political economy (of advanced industrialized or developing countries), American politics or sociology. Political scientists and sociologists are especially encouraged to apply, but candidates exploring these areas from allied disciplines (including history, economics, or law) will also be considered. The search is open with regard to methodological approach. Candidates may come directly from Ph.D. programs or from the faculties of other universities. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2012.

Requirements

All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated potential for conducting outstanding research. The School is particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary interests and strong records of, or potential for, excellence in teaching.

Successful candidates will, at the outset, teach a required first-year MBA course on the economic, political, and social environment of global business. Starting salaries will be highly competitive.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received no later than October 3, 2011.

Application Requirements

Applications should include curriculum vitae, description of research-in-progress, writing sample (paper or dissertation chapter), statement of teaching interests and, if applicable, teaching experience. In addition, three letters of recommendation are required, which should be submitted online directly to the School by the referees.
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If you have materials that can only be sent in hard copy, you can send them to:

Harvard Business School
Faculty Administration
Attn: BGIE Unit Application
Morgan Hall T25
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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