Lecturer in Economics (University of York)

Institution: University of York Department: Economics and Related Studies Salary: £46,049 – £56,535 per year Grade: Grade 7 Contract Status: Open Hours: Full-time Location: University of York campus Interview Date: 15–18 December 2025 (online) Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 Job Reference: 14444 About the Department 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 intellectually vibrant and internationally oriented. We are seeking to appoint several Lecturers in Economics and Related Studies, beginning in September 2026. The successful candidates will consolidate and extend the department’s international reputation within a world-class and vibrant research environment. Role Description You will be responsible for: Leading lectures and seminars for undergraduate and postgraduate students Supervising student research projects Setting and marking assessments/examinations Developing research objectives, projects, and proposals Carrying out individual or collaborative research projects Leading or contributing to the production of research outputs/outcomes Designing, developing, and delivering teaching across a range of modules and/or within a specific programme Undertaking administrative and managerial responsibilities as required You will develop an outstanding research record, undertaking high-quality, innovative research and seeking to publish in leading international journals. Evidence of a research profile and publications is required. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: PhD or equivalent experience in Economics or a related discipline Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualifications, or willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice Ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals Well-developed analytical and IT skills Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including ability to contribute to publications and disseminate research findings Ability to deliver presentations at conferences or other professional events Ability to extend, transform, and apply knowledge from scholarship Experience designing teaching materials and delivering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Ability to supervise MSc, PhD, or postdoctoral researchers Proven ability to contribute to high-quality, publicly evidenced research Experience in course planning, design, and delivery across multiple modules Evidence of dissemination of research findings through publications, presentations, public engagement, or other media Additional Information Online interviews will be conducted in line with the European Job Market for Economists 2025/26 between 15–18 December 2025. Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Michael Thornton, Head of Department (michael.thornton@york.ac.uk). The University of York values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities are available to support staff. The University holds a New Athena Swan Bronze Award. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University of York
Department: Economics and Related Studies
Salary: £46,049 – £56,535 per year
Grade: Grade 7
Contract Status: Open
Hours: Full-time
Location: University of York campus
Interview Date: 15–18 December 2025 (online)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Job Reference: 14444

About the Department

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 intellectually vibrant and internationally oriented.

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

Role Description

You will be responsible for:

Leading lectures and seminars for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Supervising student research projects
Setting and marking assessments/examinations
Developing research objectives, projects, and proposals
Carrying out individual or collaborative research projects
Leading or contributing to the production of research outputs/outcomes
Designing, developing, and delivering teaching across a range of modules and/or within a specific programme
Undertaking administrative and managerial responsibilities as required

You will develop an outstanding research record, undertaking high-quality, innovative research and seeking to publish in leading international journals. Evidence of a research profile and publications is required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

PhD or equivalent experience in Economics or a related discipline
Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualifications, or willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
Ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals
Well-developed analytical and IT skills
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including ability to contribute to publications and disseminate research findings
Ability to deliver presentations at conferences or other professional events
Ability to extend, transform, and apply knowledge from scholarship
Experience designing teaching materials and delivering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Ability to supervise MSc, PhD, or postdoctoral researchers
Proven ability to contribute to high-quality, publicly evidenced research
Experience in course planning, design, and delivery across multiple modules
Evidence of dissemination of research findings through publications, presentations, public engagement, or other media

Additional Information

Online interviews will be conducted in line with the European Job Market for Economists 2025/26 between 15–18 December 2025.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Michael Thornton, Head of Department (michael.thornton@york.ac.uk).
The University of York values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities are available to support staff.
The University holds a New Athena Swan Bronze Award.