Description
Lecturer
Department
Economics and Related Studies
Salary
£40,927 - £50,296 per year
Grade
Grade 7
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Interview date
28/06/2022 & 29/06/2022 (afternoon only)
Posted Date
05/05/2022
Apply by
29/05/2022
Job Reference
10736
Documents
10736 - Job Description & Person Specification.pdf
(PDF, 286.68kb)
Role Description
Department
The Department of Economics and Related Studies is ranked among the top 100
economics departments in the world. 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 both intellectually vibrant and international in perspective.
We are seeking to make several appointments for Lectureships in Economics and
Related Studies, preferably beginning in September 2022. You will consolidate
and extend the international reputation of the department within a world-class
and vibrant research environment.
You will lead lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate
students. You will supervise students and set and mark assessments and
examinations.
With a strong commitment to the promotion of excellence in research, and in
teaching and learning, you will contribute to and complement our existing
research strengths. You will be developing an outstanding research record by
undertaking high-quality, innovative research and seeking to publish it in
leading journals.
Role
To develop research objectives, projects and proposals and carry out
individual or collaborative research projects
To lead on and/or contribute to the production of research outputs and
research outcomes.
To design, develop and deliver teaching across a wide range of modules
and/or within a particular programme or subject area
To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial
responsibilities
A PhD, or equivalent experience in Economics or a related discipline is
essential. Plus, appropriate academic professional and teaching
qualifications or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate
in Academic Practice.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have:
Ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals, well
developed analytical skills and IT skills.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including ability
to write and/or contribute to publications and/or to disseminate research
findings using other appropriate media.
Ability to deliver presentations at conferences or exhibit work at other
appropriate events internally and externally.
Ability to extend, transform, and apply knowledge from scholarship; to
design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or
within a subject area.
Ability to supervise the work of others, for example in research teams or
projects or as an MSc PhD or postdoctoral supervisor.
Proven ability to contribute to high quality research which is publicly
evidenced.
Experience of taking responsibility for teaching and learning at
undergraduate and ideally postgraduate level.
Evidence of successful course planning, design and delivery across a range
of modules, with exemplification of teaching materials.
Evidence of dissemination of research findings which may include: the
presentation of papers at conferences and workshops; participation in
public engagement events to disseminate research; the publishing of
chapters in text books; the publishing of papers; articles or reviews in
academic journals or elsewhere; the construction of websites.
Online interviews: 28 June 2022 and 29 June (afternoon only)
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Michael Thornton
(michael.thornton@york.ac.uk), Interim Head of Department.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL
be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black,
Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the
University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and
inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
