The DepartmentThe Department of Economics at the University of Essex is ranked 5th among all UK economics departments for research excellence (REF 2014) and among the only eight UK departments ranked among the top 150 economics departments in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. The University of Essex is located 60 miles northeast of London. For more information about the department and its programs visit: www.essex.ac.uk/economicsThe RoleThe Department of Economics at the University of Essex is seeking to make a number of fixed-term appointments at Lecturer level. Lecturers are equivalent to Assistant Professor Positions in the US. The main duties of the roles will include teaching modules in theoretical and applied economics, supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students and teaching assistants (if applicable), and carrying out any assessment and examination duties.The posts are offered on a full-time or a part-time basis for the next Academic Year.Qualifications and skills requiredApplications are invited from all fields and candidates should have a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics (or a closely related field) or be near completion. Successful candidates will have demonstrable potential in research and high quality teaching. You should also be able to demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules, particularly in Economics.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further detail: Lecturer in Economics jobpack*More information: Working at the University