Associate Professorship in Development Economics

Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB, in association with Wolfson College, Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UD

Start date: 1st October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) and Wolfson College seek applications for an Associate Professor in Development Economics. The appointment is for a permanent and full-time post, subject to successful completion of the initial period of office.

The successful candidate should have a doctorate in economics with a strong development and/or international economics content. They will also have an outstanding research record and potential in international development economics; postgraduate-level university teaching experience in development economics, including thesis supervision; the ability to effectively teach economics to graduate students from other disciplines; and proven experience in assessment and the administration of degree programmes are essential for this role.

The appointee will be required to engage in research and to contribute to the Department's and University's reputation for research excellence by publishing research findings in books, book chapters and articles in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals, as appropriate. They will also be expected to develop courses, provide teaching and supervision to graduate students on taught courses, and to cooperate in curriculum development, in particular in the MSc in Economics for Development.

In addition to the duties relating to the University side of the post, as a Governing Body Fellow of Wolfson College, the appointee will be a Trustee of the College, which is legally an independent charity. They will be expected to attend Governing Body six times a year, act as an adviser to up to ten graduate students, and participate in the College Committee system during term-time.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application (via the 'Apply' button above).

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday, 8 December 2025 can be considered.

Contact Person: HR Team

Closing Date & Time: 08-Dec-2025 12:00

Pay Scale: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (NON-TF)

Contact Email: recruitment@qeh.ox.ac.uk

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