Lecturer in Economics (Teaching Intensive)

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Contractual hours: 35

Job description

Closing date: 23:59 1st July 2026

Full time Fixed Term Contract for up 12 months 

Interview date - 13 July 2026. The interview will include a presentation during the interview slot

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

There may be costs associated with a visa application, including the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which are not paid for by the University of Reading and cannot be claimed back. For further information on potential costs please visit:  Healthcare Surcharge Information GOV.UK

Teaching Intensive Lecturer position in the Department of Economics, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Department is looking for teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations. 

The Department of Economics is part of the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (SPPE). The School and the Department have an established reputation for inter-disciplinary research, and members are collaborating with colleagues from schools across the university. Further information on the Department, its people, taught programmes, and research activities can be found at our main website, http://www.reading.ac.uk/economics/, or our research-focused website, https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/.

You will have :

• PhD in Economics or related subject
• Experience in teaching a variety of topics at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Ability to teach post-graduate modules in macroeconomics
• Ability to teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in financial economics

Professor Simonetta Longhi, s.longhi@reading.ac.uk

Professor Sarah Jewell, s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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