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Lecturers (Assistant Professors) in Economics and Related Studies
Advertiser: Department of Economics and Related Studies, University of York
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Lecturer
Location of job: University of York, Department of Economics and Related Studies, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2026-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 30 Nov 2025 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 30 Nov 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2025.
Ad text:

Department of Economics and Related Studies, University of York, UK

The Department of Economics and Related Studies is a leading economics department with a strong global reputation. As one of the largest economics departments in the country, we offer a great diversity of research expertise and research-led teaching. Our academic community of staff, students and visitors is both intellectually vibrant and international in perspective.

We are seeking to appoint several Lecturers in Economics and Related Studies, beginning in September 2026. You will consolidate and extend the international reputation of the department within a world-class and vibrant research environment.

You will; lead lectures/seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise students, set and mark assessments/examinations.

With a strong commitment to the promotion of excellence in research, and in teaching and learning, you will contribute to and complement our existing research strengths. You will be developing an outstanding research record undertaking high-quality, innovative research and seeking to publish in leading journals.

You will have begun to establish a record of publications in leading international journals. Evidence of a research profile and publications is required.

We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their PhD or expect to complete and be awarded a PhD before September 2026.

For further details, including the full advert, job description and instructions on how to submit your application, please visit jobs.york.ac.uk (job reference 14444).

All applications must be submitted at jobs.york.ac.uk .

Applications will include your CV, plus a covering letter describing how you meet the role requirements as detailed in the advert and job description.

We are engaging with the European Job Market for Economists 2025/26 and adhering to the EJME recruitment timeline. Initial interviews, for shortlisted candidates, will therefore be held virtually between 15-18 December 2025.

If you have any queries, please email econ-hr@york.ac.uk quoting job reference 14444.

The closing date is Saturday 30th November 2025 at midnight UTC. All applications must be submitted via jobs.york.ac.uk and late applications cannot be accepted.

Application procedure

To apply, visit https://jobs.york.ac.uk. (See posting for details.)

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