Stanford University, Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision-Making
Position ID:
Position Title:
Lecturer Position in Financial Literacy and Decision-Making
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Palo Alto, California 94305, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/08/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in personal finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These courses cover topics such as the basics of financial literacy and how individuals make financial decisions in areas such as saving, budgeting, credit use, insurance, and investing. The curriculum is designed to equip students with rigorous knowledge to navigate today’s complex financial landscape. The Lecturer will also contribute to the design and development of teaching materials for various programs aligned with the mission of IFDM, covering personal finance, household finance, and financial education. This position will also serve as the focal point for a network of college/university instructors teaching personal finance. The position is for a 1-year fixed-term with the possibility of renewal. A PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching in a college or graduate-level setting. Experience in course design and pedagogy is also highly valued. To learn more about the Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision Making, please visit: https://ifdm.stanford.edu. Application Instructions: Candidates should submit their applications via email to stanfordifdm@stanford.edu and attach the following materials: CV A cover letter describing teaching experience and qualifications for the position Teaching evaluations, if available Three letters of recommendation addressing qualifications and experience in teaching. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation: The expected base pay range for this position is: Lecturer: $180,000 - $200,000 (this range is for 100% FTE) Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Accessibility and Equal Opportunity: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires accommodations to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please email stanfordifdm@stanford.edu to apply.
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
Research Hub/Class of 1968 building
655 Knight Way
Stanford, CA 94305
- Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Web Page: ifdm.stanford.edu