Part-Time Faculty Position in Poverty and Human Development

School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Liberal Studies
Campus: Byblos
Deadline for applications: November 20, 2026
Start Date: Spring 2027

Job Summary

The Department of Liberal Studies at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applications for a Part-Time position in Poverty and Human Development within the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) curriculum, under the Social Justice and Human Development pillar.

We seek a candidate who can connect legal, policy, and development perspectives into engaging and intellectually rigorous learning experiences for undergraduate students across disciplines. The successful candidate will teach LAS210 Poverty and Human Development, an undergraduate course that examines the structural, legal, and policy dimensions of poverty through the lens of human development theory. Teaching will be assigned on the Byblos campus, depending on availability.

About the Program

LAU’s Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum is a signature component of the university’s academic mission, connecting interdisciplinary learning to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This curriculum reimagines liberal education for a just and equitable world, enabling students to:

• Engage critically with contemporary social challenges and develop as change makers;
• Acquire essential knowledge of human rights, development policy, and social justice; and
• Participate in high-impact experiential learning opportunities that foster global citizenship and ethical leadership.

For more on our signature program, please visit: https://soas.lau.edu.lb/academics/programs/lasc.php

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sections of LAS210 Poverty and Human Development on the Byblos campus.
• Design and update syllabi, assessments, and learning materials in alignment with the LAS curriculum framework.
• Facilitate discussion-based and experiential learning activities that connect course themes to real-world contexts.
• Assess student performance in a timely and consistent manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional doctorate degree in Law, Human Rights, International Development Studies, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in poverty, socioeconomic inequality, and human development frameworks, supported by teaching or professional experience in poverty law, human development, or social policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in international human rights law, development economics, or social protection frameworks.
• Experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or policy institutions addressing poverty and inequality.
• Familiarity with UN SDG frameworks, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
• Experience designing experiential or community-engaged learning components.
• Strong publication record or professional practice in poverty law or development policy.
• Strong command of English and demonstrated collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.

Application Process

• Please submit an updated CV (including two references) and a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and potential creative contribution to this course.
• Complete the application form available at: http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/docs/standard-application-due-diligence-PT.pdf
• Submit your application by e-mail to dls@lau.edu.lb, to the attention of Dr. Rony Khnayzer, Chairperson of the Department of Liberal Studies.
• All applications will be acknowledged by the Department of Liberal Studies.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and may be requested to deliver a short presentation to a panel.

The University

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Candidates must refer to the position as “PT-Poverty and Human Development”, in the subject line of the email.