Call for Applications for a Contract Lecturer Position in Economics and Market Design
Faculty of Economics
Call for Applications for a Contract
Lecturer Position in Economics and Market
Design, Faculty of Economics, USI
Università della Svizzera italiana
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a young and dynamic institution, continuously evolving and
embracing new challenges, guided by its three core values: quality, openness, and responsibility. Active
across a wide range of study and research areas, USI offers its students an engaging, interdisciplinary
learning experience that encourages initiative, while providing its researchers and staff with a stimulating
environment characterized by autonomy and freedom of initiative.
The Faculty of Economics at USI stands out for its international and interdisciplinary approach, aimed at
training economists who are well equipped to operate competently in a global context. Given that Lugano is
the third largest financial centre in Switzerland, the Faculty places particular emphasis on teaching and
research in finance, management, and economics more broadly. One of its key strengths is the close
interaction between students and faculty members: the teaching system is designed to foster continuous
engagement and individual attention.
The bachelor’s program offers specializations in finance, quantitative methods, management, and political
economy.
The Università della Svizzera italiana, Faculty of Economics, Lugano, invites applications for a contract
lecturer position for the course “Economics and Market Design” within the bachelor’s in economics, for the
Fall semester 2026.
Course Profile
The course “Economics and Marke Design” is worth 6 ECTS credits and aims to provide an introduction to
the new field of algorithmic economics, with special emphasis on the analysis and design of auctions,
matching markets, and networks.
Duties
- Delivery of teaching activities;
- Preparation, organization, and grading of examinations;
- Student assistance and support.
Teaching Load
- 56 total hours over the semester;
- The Fall semester 2026 begins on September 14 and ends on December 18; Examination
sessions will take place in January and September 2027.
Requirements
- Proven university-level teaching experience in the relevant field;
- Scientific publications in academic journals relevant to the discipline.
Remuneration and Contract Terms
Remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and academic qualifications. The
contract is annual and renewable.
Contract terms are governed by the University Statutes, available at:
https://www.usi.ch/it/universita/organizzazione/documenti-ufficiali
In order to promote greater female representation at all levels of the academic career, the Faculty of
Economics particularly encourages applications from women.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the following documents together with their application letter addressed to the
Dean:
- A complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and courses taught;
- A maximum of three publications ;
- The names of two academic referees ;
- A proposed syllabus for the course covered by this call, including learning objectives, course
content, and bibliographical references.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted electronically by April 30 to the attention of the Dean of the Faculty of
Economics, Professor Giovanni Pica, using the following link:
https://recruitment.usi.ch/positiondetails/6815745
Further Information
Prof. Loriano Mancini (loriano.mancini@usi.ch)
Responsible for the Quantitative Methods area
Prof. Raphael Parchet (raphael.parchet@usi.ch)
Director of the Bachelor program in Economics
Lugano, 23 March 2026