Barnard & NEON Teaching Fellow for Introduction to Microeconomics Course (FA 2026)

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Job:
Barnard & NEON Teaching Fellow for Introduction to Microeconomics Course (FA 2026)
Job Description:
Barnard College and the The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) are partnering to offer the Barnard College course Introduction to Microeconomics to Title 1 or Title 1-eligible high schools across the country. With your help, students from our nation’s most underserved communities can gain access to a rigorous college course and have the opportunity to earn pre-college credit and build college confidence.
As a Barnard College andNational Education Opportunity Network Teaching Fellow, you will engage students in synchronous discussions, grade student work, drive student success, and be part of a national community working to advance education equity.
Essential Responsibilities (approximately 10 hours per week)
Host weekly 45-minute synchronous discussion sessions via Zoom to enhance students’ engagement with course content, expose them to college-level seminar-style discussions, and help improve their analytical skills.
Grade and provide feedback on student work.
Participate in weekly course team check-ins to share learnings, successes, and challenges.
Answer course content questions, as needed.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Successful completion of Introduction to Economic Reasoning at Barnard College using the CORE curriculum and CORE's The Economy textbook.
Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
Excellent engagement, team-building, and communication skills.
Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances.
Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field.
Commitment to provide consistent support to students.
Interest in distance learning challenges and opportunities.
Prior teaching experience is a plus, with preference given to those who have experience working with high school students.
We seek a diverse pool of Teaching Fellows who reflect the backgrounds of our high school students.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 6
Stipend: $2,100
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.
Company:
Barnard College
Time Type:
Part time