Teaching Associate (Multiple Positions, Fixed-Term, Full Time and Part-Time)

The Nottingham School of Economics has a number of openings for the role of Teaching Associate, offering an exciting opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of economists within one of the UK’s leading departments.

The School is internationally recognised for excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 7th in the UK by IDEAS/RePEc, 5th in REF2021 and 9th for Economics in The Times UK University Rankings 2026. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating environment committed to academic rigour, innovation, and student success. 

About the role

As Teaching Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, research‑informed teaching across our undergraduate programmes. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with demonstrable teaching experience in Econometrics, while also welcoming applications from candidates with experience across the full range of Economics disciplines.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early‑career academic looking to develop their teaching portfolio within a supportive and inclusive School, alongside active engagement with our research culture. 

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching across a range of Economics modules
• Prepare, assess and mark examinations and coursework to a high academic standard
• Supervise and examine undergraduate dissertations
• Support tutorial groups, fostering subject knowledge, confidence and independent learning skills
• Contribute positively to the School’s teaching community, including initiatives that address issues of underrepresentation
• Play an active role in the pastoral support of students, sensitively addressing wellbeing and academic concerns
• Undertake relevant administrative duties that support the effective running of the School 

About you

You will have, or be close to submission of, a PhD (or equivalent) in Economics or Econometrics. As teaching within the School is underpinned by research, applicants should outline their research interests and indicate which of the School’s Research Centres they would most closely associate with.

You will be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher, committed to inclusive education and continuous improvement, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Our community

The University of Nottingham is a supportive, inclusive and values‑driven community. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. Our diversity strengthens our academic environment and enriches life on campus, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. 

Contract details

• Contract type: Fixed‑term (one year)
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Hours: 5 Full time (36.25 hours per week) positions and 1 Part-Time (21.25 hours per week) position
• Benefits: Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more. Details available here benefits website 

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dave Harvey, Deputy Head of School and Director of Studies, at Dave.Harvey@nottingham.ac.uk. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered.

Further details:

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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