Teaching Fellow in Economics

Vacancy terms: Full-time, fixed term contract to 31 August 2027

About the role

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow in Economics to join the School of Economics. In this role, you will contribute to established teaching programmes by delivering high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supporting both campus-based and distance-learning provision. You will undertake a range of academic duties including lectures, seminars, student supervision, assessment and feedback, pastoral support, and the development of engaging learning materials using appropriate teaching technologies. 

Working closely with module and programme leaders, you will play an active part in maintaining and enhancing the School’s reputation for excellent teaching. You will contribute to module design and quality enhancement, support curriculum development where required, coordinate assessment activities, and engage fully in the academic life of the School through committee work, professional development and relevant professional activities.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Economics or a related discipline (or close to completion) or possess equivalent professional qualifications and experience. You will have strong subject knowledge across core areas of economics together with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching. Experience of, or progress towards, a recognised higher education teaching qualification is essential, and experience of teaching in both campus-based and online environments would be advantageous.

You will be an effective communicator with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and inspire student learning. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and confidence in designing and delivering engaging course materials. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential, alongside strong IT skills. Candidates with expertise in data analytics, including Python, Stata, machine learning techniques and the teaching of applied analytics to students, will be particularly welcomed.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please initially contact ulsb.recruitment@le.ac.uk.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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