Assistant Professor - Economics - Mumbai Enterprise Campus

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Assistant Professor in Economics to join the University of Bristol’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC) – a pioneering transnational education initiative launching in 2026. This unique role offers a clear pathway for career progression, including potential advancement to Associate Professor, and provides the opportunity to shape curriculum, lead research, and contribute to the University’s global academic reputation.

• Teach and design undergraduate and postgraduate courses in core and elective areas of Economics, contributing to programme design, accreditation, and innovative teaching strategies that enhance student experience and employability.
• Lead independent research projects, publish in high‑impact journals, pursue research funding, and supervise student theses and internships while building interdisciplinary collaborations across the University network.
• Participate in faculty committees, student recruitment, and quality assurance processes; build industry and academic partnerships, and contribute to institutional development and capacity‑building initiatives.

• PhD in Economics or a closely related discipline.
• Proven ability to teach at a high standard and an emerging track record of scholarly research.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• Proactive about professional development and eager to contribute to a pioneering academic venture.

You can apply for the role by submitting your CV, covering letter, details of your publications and teaching methodology, and the names and contact information of three referees. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to provide a job market paper and research statement.

Application link:
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This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.