Lecturer in Economics

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Essex is ranked in the Top 5 in the UK for research power and research environment (, THE 2022) and ranked 11th in the UK for Economics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020). The University of Essex is also rated Gold for teaching excellence (TEF 2017).

We are seeking to make a part‑time, fixed‑term appointment(s) at Lecturer level until 17 July 2027, where this is a grant‑funded replacement teaching post. Appointment will be made to a teaching only (ASE) contract and will be for 0.75 FTE, or less by mutual agreement.

The post holder will teach theoretical and applied economics at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including setting assessment and marking. They will supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects in addition to providing support for other teaching‑related and recruitment activities. The post holder will contribute to design and leadership of these activities, where needed, including student recruitment, deliver and design teaching as blended learning, and engage in scholarship and dissemination activities contributing toward the overall delivery of excellence in research and education of the department.

Key responsibilities will include engaging in individual and/or collaborative scholarship and professional practice activity; contributing to teaching delivery across a wide range of economic subfields and levels and in a variety of settings from small seminar groups to large formal lectures; and undertaking leadership duties related to pedagogic research and education appropriate to career stage.

There is an expectation that teaching will be delivered face‑to‑face, so candidates should anticipate the need to be present on campus regularly to fulfil the duties of this post.

Applicants should have a relevant doctoral level degree (PhD) in Economics, or a closely related field (or be very near to completion of studies) or equivalent professional experience or practice.

Successful applicants will also have substantial experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels particularly with as module or course leaders and should have experience of designing and planning of learning activities and of developing effective learning environments (face‑to‑face and/or virtual learning). Other desirable attributes include prior experience in leadership activities for course and curriculum design or development in economics or related fields at the undergraduate or postgraduate level and experience with software such as MATLAB or Stata.

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate flexibility to adjust responsibilities and their delivery in the face of short‑term changes to plans, and who possess the ability and willingness to undertake education‑focused leadership activities outside the classroom. We are particularly keen to appoint individuals who have experience in experimental / behavioural economics, applied economics such as development and education, including pedagogy and policy.

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro‑rata.