Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
finished (2023/12/15, finished 2024/07/30, listed until 2024/03/31)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position. We seek candidates who can teach in two distinct areas: (1) race and public policy; and (2) international public affairs, in areas such as development, human rights, or NGO management. These courses will serve students across the Brooks School, at both the undergraduate and professional master’s levels. This is a 9-month, full-time appointment for two years with possibility of renewal, title to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position would begin in mid-August 2024.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have earned a graduate-level degree (MA, MS, JD, PhD, or similar) in public policy, political science, sociology, economics or in a related field, and can demonstrate evidence of ability to teach at the university level.
Application Information: Interested applicants should submit a 1) letter of interest briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in position; 2) CV; 3) teaching statement outlining your teaching philosophy, goals, accomplishments, and experiences; 4) teaching evaluations (if available); 5) names and contact information for three references; and 6) a description of experience with, and/or approaches to (past, current, or future), fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community—applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.
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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
- Teaching statement
- Letter of interest
- Up to Three Teaching Evaluations (if available)
- A description of experience with, and/or approaches to working in a diverse community (optional)
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
Further Info:
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853