Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship

Position Information

Position Number: 998086

Functional

Title:

Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship

Position Type: Administration - Faculty

Position Eclass: FG - Faculty 12 Mo Leave Earning

Tenure Status: Not on Track

Type of Appointment: Permanent

FTE: 0.750

Months per Year: 12

Job Open Date: 01/20/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Recruitment Range: $61,000 - $71,000 (for 0.75 FTE)

Org #-Department: Dean's Office - BE - 11801

Work Environment: Inside - C

UNCG invites applications for the position of Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. This 12-month role is benefits-eligible and 0.75 FTE (part-time), effective August 1, 2026. The position strengthens the School’s engagement with external stakeholders, supports regional economic development, and enhances visibility and impact through public scholarship and teaching in economics.

The Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro is committed to developing principled leaders and fostering regional prosperity. Located in the heart of North Carolina, the School emphasizes community engagement, applied research, and real-world impact—preparing students and faculty to contribute meaningfully to the economy and society.

The Bryan School invites applications for the position of Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship. The role combines leadership in economic development and public engagement with teaching responsibilities in economics, contributing to the School’s outreach mission and academic excellence. The 0.75 FTE position includes teaching and external engagement responsibilities. Additional compensation may be available (up to 0.25 FTE) for externally funded tasks, subject to university approval.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic bridge between the Bryan School and the broader community by disseminating existing research to public and private sector audiences and identifying and securing research funding opportunities related to economic development.

Time distribution: 80% leadership/engagement; 20% teaching. The position includes teaching 6 credit hours per academic year in the Department of Economics.

• Deliver public education activities on behalf of the Bryan School, including disseminating economics-related research findings to business and community leaders through press releases, media interviews, practitioner articles in regional media, and speeches.
• Translate and share economic research with business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders through presentations, publications, and outreach events.
• Develop and distribute practitioner-oriented materials highlighting the School’s applied research and its relevance to regional economic challenges.

• Serve as a liaison between the Bryan School and external partners, including local governments, economic development organizations, and industry leaders.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with regional leaders in public and private sectors to identify new research opportunities addressing regional economic issues and policies.

• Conduct externally funded research initiatives related to economic development on behalf of the Bryan School, securing funding through individual or collaborative efforts aligned with the position’s expertise.
• Foster partnerships that support collaborative research aligned with regional development priorities.

• Produce an annual economic impact report for UNCG, providing data-driven insights to university leadership and external audiences.

• Teach 6 credit hours of courses per academic year in the Department of Economics.
• Engage students in applied economics topics related to regional development, public policy, and economic strategy.

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics or in a closely related discipline…