Associate Tutor in Quantitative Techniques

Birkbeck, University of London, has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Tutor to join Birkbeck's Business School and support the team this coming academic year 2025/26. 

As Associate Tutor you would support the module:

• Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Finance I
• 48 hours in total
• Autumn term: Tuesday 3.30-5pm & 7.30-9pm, 8 weeks teaching
• Spring term: Wednesday 3.30-5pm & 7.30-9pm, 8 weeks teaching.

This post offers the opportunity to contribute to an engaging undergraduate module in Birkbeck Business School at Birkbeck, University of London. Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Finance I is a first-year module for students enrolled on several of our Economics and Finance programmes.

The module introduces mathematics and statistics for students in the subjects of Economics and Finance, offering students foundational knowledge, key concepts, and applications.

Topics include algebra; equations and linear functions; quadratic equations and functions; non-linear functions; systems of linear equations; logarithms and exponents; descriptive statistics; probability; sampling distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The content draws upon academic literature and real-world examples to support critical engagement and practical understanding.

The appointed individual should possess sound knowledge of maths and statistics for Economics and Finance, and a commitment to student learning and academic development.

The module is delivered through a combination of lectures and weekly in-person classes. The lectures and reading materials are already in place; while there is scope to revise and enrich them, this is not a requirement. The primary responsibility of the postholder will be to lead the weekly in-person sessions, which are designed to be interactive rather than lecture-based, incorporating exercises and problem solving.

The role also involves the marking of assignments. The Module Convenor, named in this advertisement as the key contact, will oversee the modules and provide ongoing support to the person appointed.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic School at Birkbeck, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area, so apply with us today. 

Contract

Fixed-term, part-time contract Oct 2025-August 2026. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025. Interview date: Monday 21 July 2025. 

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £59.91 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact the Module Convenor, Jose Camarena Brenes, on j.camarenabrenes@bbk.ac.uk.   

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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