• Adjunct Faculty Pool: Economics

    New York University (New York, NY)


    Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking a part-time economics instructor to teach at least one section of Principles of Microeconomics in AY 2025-26, beginning September 1 2025. Successful candidates will be contacted on an as-needed basis to fill section openings in the Liberal Studies Core, if and when such openings arise.

     

    Liberal Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary educational experience to undergraduate students. The Liberal Studies Core consists of a two-year interdisciplinary global curriculum drawing on great works across civilizations. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts, one of NYU’s premier liberal arts degrees, builds on the global core with an upper division interdisciplinary set of concentrations that direct students toward different areas of global study.

    We seek applicants for the following position:

    PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS

    Ph.D. in Economics. Candidates must be able to teach Principles of Macroeconomics and Principles of Microeconomics to undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary and global connections. Candidates should be able to apply theoretical analysis to real-world events in their lectures and demonstrate commitment to a collegial and inclusive classroom. Candidates able to conduct research on any of today's significant global economic challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective are welcome.

     

    In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the contact hour rate for this position is $222.27. This rate is based on the collective bargaining agreement with Local 7902.

     

    Classes meet twice weekly, for 75 minutes per class session. Adjunct faculty candidates should have a PhD in Economics and at least one year of college-level teaching experience, though senior graduate students (ABD) will be considered.

     

    All applications must be submitted through Interfolio , and include ONLY (1) a cover letter; (2) a current C.V.; and (3) a Diversity and Inclusion Statement addressing past and/or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, professional activity, and/or service (additional information can be found here https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html ).

     

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews to commence as soon as possible.

     

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