"Lecturer of Education"

Lecturer of Education

The Program in Education at Barnard College, Columbia University seeks a full-time Lecturer in Urban Education, to start July 1, 2026. Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University.

Job Description:

The Program in Education at Barnard College serves undergraduate students across all of Columbia University's programs. Students can choose to major or minor in Education Studies, or obtain NYS teacher certification through our Urban Teaching Minor. Preferred areas of specialization within urban education include: bilingual and multilingual education, special education, multicultural education, and urban education reform.

The Lecturer position enables opportunities for review and renewal at the 3rd year and promotion at the 7th year of service (to Senior Lecturer). Lecturers typically teach a 3-3 load. The teaching load for this position is 3-2, with one course release to serve as a Field Placement Coordinator. Teaching expectations include our Educational Foundations course; courses in our Urban Teaching track (for example, Multicultural Pedagogies; K-12 Literacy; Student Teaching Supervision; and/or a pedagogical electives); and developing courses for our Educational Studies major in their area of research expertise.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in education with a focus on urban education. Candidates must have K-12 teaching experience. Because we are a NYC urban education program, preference will be given to candidates with experience in NYC public schools. A focus on and knowledge of the organizations that support and serve NYC public schools would also be beneficial.

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
• A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
• A cover letter that includes statements on research and teaching. Candidates' statements on research and teaching should address their past experiences with, and/or future plans for, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through their research, teaching and/or service.
• Writing sample
• Evidence of teaching excellence

Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references. Referees will receive an email notification to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.

Review of applications will begin on approximately 11-15-2025 and continue until the position is filled.

For questions or further information please contact Search Chair Thea Abu El-Haj at lecturerinurbaneducation@barnard.edu.

Salary: $88,000 - $94,000

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

*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 College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.*