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03.11.2025

Assistant Professor positions: call for applications

The Department of Economics at Sciences Po invites applications for junior positions (assistant professor, tenure-track) starting September 1, 2026.

Positions are open to all fields of economics, but applicants specialised in industrial organisation will be given higher priority.

Candidates are offered a competitive salary package and a light teaching load. Applications from candidates from any country and background are welcome. English is the Department’s working language (for teaching as well) and knowledge of French is not required. 

Sciences Po is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to balanced gender, geographical, and minority representation. We particularly welcome applications from women.

Candidates are invited to submit their applications online at EconJobMarket.org (consult EJM post).

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10th, 2025.
Please note that interviews will be conducted through the European Job Market virtual meetings to be held from December 15th to December 17th, 2025.

CONTACT: econ.recruit@sciencespo.fr

Application Instructions

  • Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2026 and should show promise or significant scholarship and teaching ability. 
  • A completed application consists of a cover letter, a CV, a copy of important publications or working papers, evidence of teaching performance (if available), and should arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation. 
  • Complete applications should be received by November 10th 2025 to be guaranteed full consideration. 

All candidates must apply through the online application of EconJobMarket.org.

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