The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan invites applications from well-qualified individuals to teach 1-2 graduate economics courses in Winter 2023: “Economics of Developing Countries” and “Economics of the Public Sector.” Pending the qualifications of the preferred candidate(s), the Ford School may hire one lecturer to teach both courses, or hire two lecturers, each to teach one course.
"Economics of Developing Countries” surveys what we do and don't know about economic growth and poverty alleviation in developing countries. In the course, students discuss alternative perspectives on the goals of development. The substantive sections of the course address specific topics relevant to developing countries, such as: technology and growth; international trade and investment; international migration and remittances; coping with risk; public health and education; corruption and governance; and public finance.
“Economics of the Public Sector” focuses on how economists think about government revenue and government expenditures, as well as how governments raise and spend public money. In the course, students will delve more deeply into rationales for government intervention in the market, including public goods, externalities, and equity. The course covers the theory of public finance in depth, but the ultimate aim of the course is to apply the concepts to real world policies and programs.
Each course is 3 credit hours. Course materials should be drawn from both academic literature and applied cases. Both courses will be offered to our Masters in Public Policy and Masters in Public Administration students.
This is a non-tenure track appointment.
LEO Statement
This appointment would be governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization.
Applications are welcome from people with extensive training and experience in economics and public policy, typically acquired through the completion of a Ph.D. Applicants should possess a demonstrated proficiency in teaching, including strong skills in lecturing, student engagement, and course organization and management. This course is offered to graduate-level public policy students at the Ford School.
The following application materials are required: a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that includes detail on teaching experience, applicable professional experience, and/or research experience, and the names of three references.
The Ford School's dedication to the public good is grounded in our core values and inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of our school. The University of Michigan is an AA/EO employer.
Questions about the position should be directed to: Luke Shaefer, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs ( ford.school.adaa@umich.edu).
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
