Hours: Full Time / Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Reference: 20684
Salary: Competitive
We invite you to join University of Sussex’s high-ranking Department of Economics at the Business School. Times Higher Education ranked the Department 13th in the UK on overall research quality and 6th in the UK on impact. 97% of the Department’s research were rated internationally excellent and above by the REF2021 Economics and Econometrics Panel. The Department of Economics is seeking to make a Professor of Economic History appointment.
The position is open to outstanding candidates for the Education and Research pathway. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding track record in research and education in economics. They should have a doctorate, or equivalent, in economics. In addition to being highly research active, the successful candidates will be able to win grants, teach and assess both undergraduate and graduate students, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to departmental and university administration.
We are seeking expertise in all areas of economics with a focus on Quantitative Economic History and long run economic development. Applicants with a research agenda of using natural experiments to address questions of economic history and long run development are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please contact the Head of Department of Economics Professor Sambit Bhattacharyya at business-econhod@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Economics in the UK.
“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
Applicants should apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/.
Please submit a covering letter, your curriculum vitae, any teaching evaluations and your research papers and please also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted via EconJobMarket.org
Candidates should also download and complete a Personal details and equal opportunities form [DOC 110.00KB] and fill in all sections.
Email your completed personal details and equal opportunities form, to seniorrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk with the reference number included
You should attach your personal details and equal opportunities form to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your personal details and equal opportunities form by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.