Job Details

About the Project
Sepal is embarking on an exciting qualitative research study to establish benchmarks for professional excellence in economics education. We invite seasoned professionals to share their insights through structured documentation of their experiences, creation of field-specific screening criteria, and development of impactful case studies. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping an industry-informed framework for evaluating economics education expertise, emphasizing real-world practices, decision-making, and professional judgment.

Ideal Participants May Hold Titles Such As:

• Economics Professor
• Microeconomics Instructor
• Macroeconomics Lecturer
• Econometrics Teacher
• Applied Economics Faculty
• Economic Policy Instructor

Requirements
To qualify for this role, you should possess the following:

• Master's degree or higher in Economics, Applied Economics, or a closely related quantitative field
• A minimum of 4 years of full-time professional teaching or research experience in economics
• Proficiency in econometric software and quantitative research methods
• Experience in published research or policy analysis (preferred)
• Fluency in English
• Residing in the United States or Canada
• Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities
• Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)
• Able to work independently and follow written instructions

What You'll Do
In this role, you will:

• Share your professional journey, research interests, and teaching philosophy
• Define field-specific evaluation criteria utilized in economics faculty hiring and research assessment
• Document at least one significant research project, course innovation, or policy analysis, including context, methodology, challenges, and outcomes
• Participate in brief feedback or calibration sessions as needed

Compensation & Logistics
This opportunity offers a competitive pay rate of $55 to $85 per hour, commensurate with experience, along with bonuses for key contributions. Your engagement will start with a paid trial period, and you will be compensated every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote and asynchronous work environment, allowing you to work at your own pace within flexible deadlines. Location: United States or Canada.