Assistant Professor

The Nottingham School of Economics invites applications for the role of Assistant Professor (Teaching & Curriculum Leadership). Appointed on a 3-year fixed term contract, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, this role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of economists within one of the UK’s leading departments.

Internationally recognised for excellence, the School is ranked 7th in the UK by IDEAS/RePEc, 5th in REF
2021 and 9th for Economics in The Times UK University Rankings 2026. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating environment committed to academic rigour, innovation, and student success.

As Assistant Professor, you will play a key role in developing and delivering high‑quality, research‑informed teaching across our undergraduate programmes, and will actively influence excellent teaching practice with the School.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced, early‑career academic, to develop their teaching portfolio within a supportive and inclusive School.

We welcome applications from candidates with interests and experience across the full range of Economics disciplines.

You will:

• Develop and deliver engaging and innovative teaching across a range of Economics modules
• Prepare, assess and mark examinations and coursework to a high academic standard
• Supervise and examine undergraduate dissertations
• Support tutorial groups, fostering subject knowledge, confidence and independent learning skills
• Contribute positively to the School’s teaching community, supporting initiatives that promote teaching and learning policy development and address issues of student under representation
• Play an active role in the pastoral support of students, sensitively addressing wellbeing and academic concerns
• Undertake relevant administrative duties that support the running of the School

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Economics or Econometrics and a track‑record of high‑quality teaching development and delivery. You will be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher, committed to inclusive education and continuous improvement, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

As teaching within the School is underpinned by research, applicants should indicate which of the School’s Research Centres best aligns with their pedagogical interests.

The University of Nottingham is a supportive, inclusive and values‑driven community. We welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. Our diversity strengthens our academic environment and enriches life on campus, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

• Contract: Fixed‑term (three years)
• Start: 1 September 2026
• Hours: Full Time - 36.25 hours p/week
• Benefits: Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more. Details available here benefits website