Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
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Position Description
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Economics
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in economics, starting mid-August 2023. This is a 9-month full-time appointment for two years with possibility of renewal, title to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We seek a colleague to join our dynamic program and make strong teaching contributions in areas that support our public policy and economics areas.
Responsibilities:
The Brooks School of Public Policy is seeking an experienced
instructor with a background in economics to teach courses to undergraduates
and masters students. Ability to teach core courses in microeconomics, applied
economics, and data analytics a plus. The successful applicant will also
contribute to advising and communication. Additional opportunities for
instruction in upper-level and professional development courses, summer session
teaching, and distance learning are also available.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have earned a
PhD (or will soon earn a PhD) in economics or a related discipline; experience
teaching undergraduate and/or professional (MPA, MPP, MHA) graduate students;
evidence of ability to teach oral communication at the university level,
oversee teaching assistants and internships, and develop and coordinate
activities with other instructors.
Application Information:
Applications are welcome and
encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly from
under-represented groups and identities. We have a vibrant culture that values
inclusion, diversity, honor, and integrity. Interested applicants should submit
a 1) letter of interest briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and
interest in position; 2) CV; 3) teaching statement outlining experience,
interests, and goals; 4) statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and
inclusion; and 5) names and contact information for three references.
Materials should be submitted online to Academic Jobs Online
at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23998. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until a candidate is selected. Initial review priority will be given
to applications received by February 15, 2023. For questions regarding the
position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Senior Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs Maria Fitzpatrick.
The Brooks School of Public Policy, launched in September
2021, harnesses the university’s wide-ranging expertise in public policy
teaching, research and engagement into a shared academic home. Various
established policy-focused institutes and programs from across the university
are part of the school, boosting its scholarship and outreach activities. The
Brooks School is introducing new and expanded undergraduate, graduate, doctoral
and professional public policy courses and degrees. The School’s faculty, with expertise on every
region of the world, apply a global, interdisciplinary and problem-oriented
focus to a broad set of public policy issues.
Building upon existing and developing academic strengths at Cornell, the
school’s core areas of focus include data science and technology policy;
environmental and sustainability policy; health policy; human security;
inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and
race, racism and public policy.
Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career
couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches
including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.
The new faculty member will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary
community on the main campus in Ithaca, New York. Cornell University is an
innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive
community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger
purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of
teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Cornell's global presence includes the medical college's
campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the
Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of interest
- Statement of contribution to diversity
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853