The Department of Economics at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Economics. 

We invite applications from candidates with:

• Evidence of a strong knowledge base and ability to teach a range of subjects (including monetary economics and international economics)
• Some experience of teaching in core areas of economics and finance, with good teaching evaluations
• Ability to manage large classes
• Ability to bring innovative teaching, and assessment practices 

You will be expected to have a PhD in a relevant field.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) basis until July 2026. 

About us

We offer undergraduate degrees in Economics, Economics and Politics, and Economics and Mathematics, as well as postgraduate degrees in Economics, Economics & Finance, and Applied Economics. 

We also offer an Online MSc Programme in Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets). You will take part in the planning and delivery of the Department's teaching programmes, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

In addition to being research-led and incorporating latest developments in the discipline; our programmes put great emphasis on the employability of our students, as exemplified by our successful placement schemes at the UG level and consultancy projects at the PGT stage. 

You will play a key role in these processes in terms of providing supervision, tutoring and other forms of support. 

The Department of Economics at the University of Bath promotes a vibrant research environment through our dynamic research groups.  

Following a recent restructuring exercise, research is organised through five main groups: (I) Macro, Money, and Finance ((II) Microeconomic Theory, (III) Public and Political Economy and (IV) Applied Economics: Labour, Education and Health (V) Sustainable Development. Additionally, there are research clusters in three areas: Banking and Finance; Economics of Digitalisation and Innovation; Experimental Economics.  

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Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Ajit Mishra (am344@bath.ac.uk) or Lucy O’Shea (ecslcmo@bath.ac.uk).

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What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 25 Jun 2025

Department: Education & 69É«ÇéƬ

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755