**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
The Department of Economics is looking to appoint a number of Assistant Lecturers (ALs) for the academic year 2022-23 to assist with the teaching of a variety of modules for our students which may include:
EC101 Economics for Business
EC111 Introduction to Economics
EC114 Introduction to Quantitative Economics
EC115 Methods of Economic Analysis
EC116 Applied Economics
EC201 Macroeconomics (intermediate)
EC202 Microeconomics (intermediate)
EC209 Intro to Behavioural Economics
EC251 Mathematical Methods in Economics
EC252 Introduction to Econometric Methods
EC352 Econometric Methods
EC501 Econometric Methods
EC511 Mathematical Economics
EC831 Economics Project (Undergraduate) – support classes, not supervision
Information regarding the content of each of these modules is available from the online Module Directory: www.essex.ac.uk/modules
Purpose of the role
Assistant Lecturers (formerly Graduate Teaching Assistants) support academic staff at the University by performing teaching or teaching related duties in line with business need and affordability. This post also provides a development opportunity for postgraduate students to develop their teaching skills in preparation for more senior teaching posts in future and to achieve professional recognition.
Teaching should normally be undergraduate class teaching/seminars or demonstrating, using existing teaching materials. Lecturing duties, and any delivery of teaching at Masters level, would not usually be undertaken by Assistant Lecturers and must be associated with a student's research interest, and require prior approval from the Deputy Dean (Education) of the relevant Faculty in which the teaching will be conducted. Lecturing duties should be as directed by and under the supervision of the module supervisor. Marking should be undertaken in line with the Marking Policy and with permission from the Deputy Dean (Education), on the basis of a case made by the Head of Department.
Assistant Lecturers will receive close supervision and direction from the module supervisor, including regular feedback, pastoral support, and guidance. The module supervisor will give full background on the module and clear direction on the content to be taught and the preparation necessary and will undertake assessment of teaching.
Main Duties
Essential Requirements
Applicants for posts as an Assistant Lecturer must be registered for a postgraduate degree at the University of Essex during all or part of the academic year 2022-23. Assistant Lecturers who have previously taught within the Department, should hold CADENZA accreditation in order to be considered.
Background knowledge and skills required:
General information about the Department
You can find more information about the department at the following link: http://www.essex.ac.uk/economics
Contractual Arrangements
The total number of hours per week is determined by the number of classes undertaken by each Assistant Lecturer.
The appointment will be made at the University rates for Assistant Lecturers, depending on hours agreed, at Grade 7 SP 27 (currently £16.73 per hour) or at Grade 7 SP 28 (currently £17.23 per hour) for those who hold CADENZA.
The posts will be offered as fixed-term employment contracts until the post holder completes or withdraws from postgraduate studies or enters further completion or an extension to completion period.
Although an overarching contract will be in place for the duration of postgraduate studies, ALs will need to apply for individual posts and will have no entitlement to future engagements beyond their initial post. The reason the contract is fixed-term is that these posts provide an opportunity for postgraduate research students to develop interpersonal, communication and practical skills.
Support, Mentoring and Monitoring
Assistant Lecturers must engage in professional development activity related to teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities. All ALs are expected to achieve Associate Fellowship of the HEA (CADENZA) at the first possible opportunity and by the end of their first year of teaching (or they will not normally be able to continue teaching as an AL). ALs will be paid for all mandatory training. The following training should be undertaken:
In addition, there will be the following Departmental training:
Assistant Lecturers are also expected to play a wider citizenship role in the Department. This will include activities including where appropriate involvement in module development and review and being represented at Departmental meetings and events.
Please visit https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/professional-development-and-training/cadenza for further information regarding CADENZA accreditation.
How to Apply
The application and associated documentation should be submitted electronically to the Department Manager, at ecodm@essex.ac.uk by Monday 6th June - midnight.
Applications should be made in writing, enclosing:
Interviews are likely to be held on 16th June.