Bard College Berlin is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Economics (wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) from January 2015 onwards. The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD in economics with a specialization in macroeconomics. Expertise in the fields of econometrics, behavioral economics, environmental and/or development economics will be advantageous. Bard College Berlin expects excellence in teaching and research and applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in the idea of liberal arts education. The course load will be three courses a year (6 SWS). The initial contract is for two years, with a salary equivalent to TV-L 13. Courses are taught mostly as seminars with student numbers around 10. The language of instruction is English. Upon successful evaluation in terms of teaching and research, the position can be extended.

Please send the usual documents (CV, copies of relevant transcripts, teaching and research portfolio, teaching evaluations, one representative research paper, contact details of two referees) via email to the Director of Academic Administration, Fiona Schnuettgen (f.schnuettgen@berlin.bard.edu).

Review of applications will begin after 30th June 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Bard College Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

For further informal inquiries about the position contact Prof. Dr. Martin Binder (m.binder@berlin.bard.edu).