Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions – University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School

Faculty Opportunities: Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions – University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School

• Institution: University of Pennsylvania

• School: The Wharton School

• Number of Positions: 2 Faculty Searches

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official postings

1. Assistant Professor of Real Estate

• Department: Real Estate Department

• Specialization: Real Estate Economics / Real Estate Finance / Urban Economics

• Relevant Fields: Applied Economics, Finance, and Related Areas

• Open Date: September 17, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 16, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Wharton School’s Real Estate Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Real Estate.

The department seeks candidates in Applied Economics, Finance, or related fields whose research can make significant contributions to Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, or Urban Economics.

At least part of the candidate’s research should address issues related to real estate or urban economics, broadly defined.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution.

• Expected Ph.D. completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable.

• Outstanding research record or strong potential for high-quality scholarly research.

• Strong commitment to excellence in Real Estate teaching.

Application Checklist

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Recent Publications and/or Working Papers

4. Contact Information for Three References

The three references will be invited to submit recommendation letters.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/193636

• Full Consideration Date: November 16, 2026

• Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by this date.

• First-round interviews will be conducted virtually.

2. Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy

• Department: Business Economics and Public Policy Department

• Specialization: Microeconomics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Public Policy

• Open Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department at The Wharton School invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy.

The department encompasses multiple areas of Microeconomics and contributes to undergraduate and MBA teaching in Business Economics. It also offers a Ph.D. in Applied Economics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution.

• Expected Ph.D. completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable.

• Excellence in research.

• Excellence or strong potential in teaching.

Application Checklist

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Required Statements

4. Recent Publications and/or Working Papers

5. Contact Information for Three References

References will be contacted to submit recommendation letters.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/193112

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Early applications are encouraged.

• First-round interviews are expected to take place via Zoom in mid-December 2026.

• Contact: Dhivya Kaushik

• Email: dhivya@wharton.upenn.edu

Official Department Websites

Wharton Real Estate: http://real-estate.wharton.upenn.edu/

Business Economics and Public Policy: https://bepp.wharton.upenn.edu/