Lecturer of Economics
About The Position
Barnard College’s Economics Department is hiring a full-time Lecturer specializing in Development Economics – Industrial Policy. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, and is indefinitely renewable. The position offers review and renewal at the third year and the possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer at the seventh year of service. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The lecturer will teach undergraduate courses in Principles of Economics, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Statistics for Economics, Development Economics, and International Economics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Applications must be submitted through Workday and include a curriculum vitae and a single PDF containing a cover letter, a teaching and mentoring statement, and the most recent teaching evaluations, if applicable. Only semi-finalists will be asked to provide three references. Application review is expected to begin around November 20, 2026, and may continue until the position is filled. Barnard College is an independent liberal arts college for women affiliated with Columbia University. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The finalist’s salary will be determined based on factors including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
Requirements
- Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to teach the listed undergraduate economics courses.
- Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching experience, a teaching and mentoring statement describing evidence of excellence, and most recent teaching evaluations if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Teach undergraduate courses in Principles of Economics, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Statistics for Economics, Development Economics, and International Economics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
