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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Produce an annual economic impact report for UNCG, providing data-driven insights to university leadership and external audiences.

• 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

• 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.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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