The School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable position of Lecturer in Discipline, to begin July 1, 2025, in the field of Ethics and Public Policy.    

The successful candidate will develop and teach a new required course in Ethics and Public Policy as part of SIPA?s revised Core Curriculum for master?s students. Research interests should be policy-relevant and the successful candidate should be able to engage with one or more of the following global policy challenges: democratic resilience; technology and innovation; geopolitical stability; inclusive prosperity and macroeconomic performance; climate and sustainable development.

Ph.D. or other relevant doctorate required at the time of appointment. Candidates must have demonstrated record of accomplishment in teaching and in an appropriate field of research.  Research interests should be policy-relevant. 

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references (3), and a writing sample.

Screening of the candidates will begin immediately, and the search will remain open for at least 30 days from the day of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact Deirdre Brady, Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at d.brady@columbia.edu.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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