The School of Economics at the University of Nottingham is a top research and teaching department with an international reputation for excellence across all areas of the discipline. We rank 5th in the UK in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment and among the top 50 economics departments worldwide in the IDEAS RePEc rankings.
We are inviting applications for the role of Assistant Professor (Teaching and Curriculum Leadership) from 1 September 2027. We welcome applications from candidates working in any area of economics and econometrics.
The role is focused on teaching and curriculum leadership, and involves:
- Developing and delivering engaging and innovative teaching across a range of economics modules
- Contributing to the development of the School’s teaching curricula and student experience
- Preparing and marking assessments to a high academic standard
- Supervising and examining undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation
- Supporting tutorial groups, fostering subject knowledge, confidence and independent learning skills
- Contributing positively to the School’s teaching community, supporting initiatives that promote teaching and learning policy developments
- Playing an active role in the pastoral support of students, sensitively addressing wellbeing and academic concern
- Engaging in scholarship of teaching and learning
- Maintaining knowledge of and/or contributing to the research frontier in a field of economics
- Undertaking relevant administrative duties that support the effective running of the School
Applicants should have a track-record of high-quality teaching development and delivery. You should be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher, committed to inclusive education and continuous improvement, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Economics or Econometrics by the time of appointment.
The position will be a permanent contract.
The University of Nottingham is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming community. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of university life.
Full details of the School are available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kevin Lee (kevin.lee@nottingham.ac.uk) or Professor Richard Upward (richard.upward@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses cannot be accepted.
Closing date: 26 November 2026.
Online meetings with prospective candidates will be held between 8 and 17 December 2026.
Interviews will be held in early 2027.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Teaching evaluations
- Teaching statement
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