Assistant Professor of Economics and Political Science

The Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University is inviting applications for a faculty position at Assistant Professor level in Economics and Political Science with an appointment beginning on September 1, 2023.

The areas of specialization are Gender and Diversity, and Public, Political and Policy Analysis.

Bocconi University is a leading European research and teaching institution in economics, social sciences, management and related disciplines. The Department of Social and Political Sciences has a major role in staffing an undergraduate program in International Politics and Government, and master’s programs in Politics and Public Policy, and a PhD program in Social and Political Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Bocconi provides an ideal interdisciplinary research environment. The Department of Social and Political Sciences combines faculty from several allied disciplines and fields of study—public administration, political science, sociology, economics, history, public health, demography—who share an interest in policy-relevant research. The Department counts 60 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. Bocconi is located in Italy’s most vibrant center, Milan, a historic, cosmopolitan and international city in a metropolitan area of 3 million that is well connected to the rest of Europe and the world.

Knowledge of Italian is not required. Applicants should hold or expect a PhD in economics or political science before September 1, 2023. The successful applicant will have to demonstrate strong potential in research. Terms of employment are competitive.

Applications should be received by November 25, 2022. Applicants must submit (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) a job market paper (and other published papers), (3) a cover letter, and (4) teaching and research statements via the online form using PDF attachments at www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket

Additionally, at least three academic letters of reference must also be submitted by the referees via www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket.

Bocconi University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcome from women and members of groups who are under-represented in academic posts.