Boston University, Questrom School of Business

Position ID:
BU-Questrom School of Business-FTLMPPL [#31942]
Position Title: 
Full Time Lecturer
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Economics / data analysis, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics
Appl Deadline:
2026/07/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/10, listed until 2026/10/10)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business seeks applicants for a full-time lecturer position in the Markets, Public Policy & Law Department starting in Fall 2026, teaching in its undergraduate and graduate business programs.

Teaching responsibilities will include classes in data-science, causal inference, and econometrics/analytics and may also include microeconomics or macroeconomics depending on the candidate.

Applicants should have: • Ability to successfully teach analytics/econometrics courses (required) and economics course (preferred) • Excellent critical thinking/analytical skills • A Master’s degree or PhD in economics or a related field • Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Preferred qualifications include experience with data analysis using Python and experience with AI tools to support data analysis; please indicate in your application if that is in your skill set.

The salary range for full-time Lecturers in the Markets, Public Policy & Law Department at the Questrom School of Business is $90,000 - $100,000.

To apply, please submit your application materials via Academic Jobs Online. Include your CV, a letter of interest, and a description of your teaching experience, along with example syllabi and course evaluations if available. Names of references may be submitted with your application, or letters of recommendation.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For inquiries about the position, please contact Keith Marzilli Ericson, Department Chair Markets, Public Policy, and Law at kericson@bu.edu.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • example syllabi and course evaluations if available
  • Reference List
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.bu.edu/questrom/faculty-research/academic-departments/
 
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