Cornell University, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
Public Policy / Public Policy
Sociology / Urban and Urban Life in the United States
Public Health
Human Development & Family Studies / interdisciplinary
Position Description
Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer
(Open Rank) – New York City (NYC) Based
Cornell University
The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) is seeking to hire a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, that will be based in New York City (NYC), to join our team of talented and passionate professionals committed to preparing the next generation of leaders dedicated to enhancing human development, health, and well-being. The BCTR is housed within the College of Human Ecology (CHE), which is launching new courses and programming in NYC. The candidate will develop and teach courses (in person and online) and expand and provide oversight to a new internship program for undergraduate students. We are inviting applications for one (1) full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position, with teaching and programmatic responsibilities beginning June 1, 2025 (or July 1, 2025; start date negotiable). This is a twelve-month position (1–3-year appointment; renewable) based in NYC, with occasional travel to the Cornell University Ithaca campus. This is not a remote or online position. The candidate will report directly to the Associate Dean of CHE in NYC.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional
Development & Teaching (60%).
The
candidate will develop new courses and teach 3-4 courses per year. For example,
the candidate may assist with and/or independently teach an internship
preparation course during the spring semester, a course on human thriving in
urban spaces during the summer, and an internship reflection course during the
fall semester. The topics of these courses are broadly related to translational
research and public health. Additional responsibilities include but are not
limited to developing course syllabi, maintaining Canvas course websites, developing
and implementing class activities, discussions, lectures, quizzes, and exams, collaborating
with Cornell Student Disability Services, and working collaboratively with
other teaching faculty on additional administrative tasks as they arise.
Program
Implementation (40%).
CHE
has an internship program in NYC for rising juniors and seniors. This
opportunity underscores our commitment to provide students with
community-engaged learning experiences and professional development. Students
intern at a partner site, and engage in coursework, professional development,
and field trips. Partner sites represent a variety of fields (e.g., youth
development, nutrition, medicine, law, administration, fashion/design). The
candidate will oversee administrative responsibilities, which includes but is
not limited to fundraising, identifying new partner sites, maintaining
relationships with existing partner sites, updating the application portal,
recruitment, and collecting and analyzing program evaluation data. The candidate
will serve as the primary point of contact and lead activities when the student
is not at the partner site (e.g., teach courses, professional development, and field
trips). These
activities will include efforts to support undergraduate students in navigating
what may be an unfamiliar urban environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates
must hold a PhD in a Public Health discipline (e.g., social and behavioral
sciences, population health), Urban Studies, or a related field, and have
excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, team building, and
collaboration skills. A track record in undergraduate teaching, and previous
experience developing active learning curricula, assessing learning outcomes,
and creating inclusive learning environments is required. The Senior Lecturer
title will be considered for an applicant with at least 6 years of experience
in a comparable role.
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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:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
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Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853