Job Description

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 continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. 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 is designed to strengthen the Bryan School’s engagement with external stakeholders, support regional economic development, and enhance the 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 0.75FTE position, additional compensation may be available (up to 0.25FTE) 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 the regional media, and making speeches that are 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, economic development organizations, and industry leaders.
Develop and maintain working relationships with regional leaders in the public and private sectors to identify new research opportunities that focus on issues and policies of significance to the regional economy.
Externally Funded Research (20%)
Conduct externally funded research initiatives related to economic development on behalf of the Bryan School, securing funding through individual efforts or collaborative partnerships aligned with the position’s area of professional expertise.
Foster partnerships that support collaborative research aligned with regional development priorities.
Annual Economic Impact Report (5%)
Produce an annual economic impact report for UNCG, providing data-driven insights to university leadership and external audiences.
Other duties related to economic development initiatives as assigned (5%)

Teaching (20%)
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.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Economics or in a closely related discipline with a Concentration in Economics.
Demonstrated experience in economic development, public engagement, or applied research.
Strong communication skills, including public speaking and professional writing.
Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
The following attributes would be considered positively:
Prior teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, especially in Economics.
Experience in higher education or academic research environments.
Familiarity with North Carolina’s economic landscape and development priorities.
Experience producing economic reports, policy briefs, or similar publications.

Tenure Status Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
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