Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship

Lecturer and Director of Economic Analysis and Public Scholarship Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For consideration, candidates should upload:

• Cover letter, not to exceed one page, detailing qualifications as they relate to this position.
• Resume
• List of references

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

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

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG is recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the NY Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal. It is designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

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

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.

This position combines leadership in economic development and public engagement (80%) with teaching responsibilities in economics (20%), contributing to both the School’s outreach mission and academic excellence. As a 0.75

FTE position, additional compensation may be available (up to 0.25

FTE) for externally funded supplemental tasks that fall outside of the position’s stated responsibilities, subject to university approval.

Key responsibilities for position:

• Public Education for Regional Economic Development (30%)
  • Deliver public education activities on behalf of the Bryan School, including the dissemination of economics-related research findings to business and community leaders through press releases, media interviews, publishing practitioner articles in regional media, and making speeches of interest to the economic development community locally and beyond.
  • Translate and share economic research with business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders through presentations, publications, and outreach events.
  • Develop and distribute practitioner-oriented materials that highlight the School’s applied research and its relevance to regional economic challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
  • Serve as a liaison between the Bryan School and external partners, including local governments,…