Boston University, Questrom School of Business
Position ID:
BU-Questrom School of Business-PROFIBMS [#31675]
Position Title:
Full Professor, Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets, and Society, Boston University Questrom School of Business
Position Type:
Tenured & Senior faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/02/11, listed until 2026/08/11)
Position Description:
Position Description
Boston University invites applications for a full-time, endowed, tenured professorship at the rank of Full Professor to advance the research and educational mission of the Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets, and Society at the Questrom School of Business. The successful candidate will play a central role in building the Institute into a leading center for research, education, and public discourse on the role of business and markets in society. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Maintain an exceptional and internationally recognized research program and contribute meaningfully to the development of distinctive research streams aligned with the Mehrotra Institute’s mission. • Provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the development of forward-looking curricula for Questrom programs. • Contribute to the Institute’s broader intellectual agenda by helping to shape research initiatives, academic programming, and public-facing activities. • Demonstrate academic leadership and a strategic perspective on institutional development, collaboration, and field-building. Particular attention will be given to scholars with expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Corporate governance • Antitrust and competition policy • Innovation and entrepreneurship • Market design • Political economy of business, and market and government failure • Social impact and the role of business in society Ideal candidates will align with one or more of Questrom’s existing research strengths and show strong potential to integrate their scholarship into future-oriented curricula that benefit students across degree programs. Qualifications Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and currently occupy a tenured position at the associate or full professor level at a peer institution. Evidence of sustained research excellence, high-quality teaching, and institutional leadership is required. Research support, teaching load, and benefits are competitive. The salary range for Full Professors in the Questrom School of Business is $213,000–$468,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. About Boston University Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access and was among the first universities in the United States to welcome students of all backgrounds based on ability. This tradition underpins BU’s enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. We seek scholars who will contribute to our community through excellence in innovative research, engaged teaching, and active participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in which faculty and students work together to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE To apply, please submit the following: 1. A cover letter stating why you are interested in Questrom 2. A curriculum vitae 3. Statements on research and teaching 4. Representative publications 5. A statement of where you saw this notice (e.g., name of conference, website, colleague, etc.) While we will accept applications until we fill the position, we strongly encourage interested candidates to apply by March 31, 2026. To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply early. 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. Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three Recent Publications or Working Papers
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
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