Lecturer in Economics

Position Overview

Discipline: Economics

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences

Location: London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock)

Term: Fixed-term appointment at up to 0.4FTE for a term of up to 8 months depending on business need and tasks agreed. 2 days per week in term time required for teaching availability (in person).

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Assigned line manager within the Faculty of Social Sciences

Benefits:

The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Start: Flexible - no later than 1 December 2024

The role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint a Lecturer (teaching only) in Economics. The appointee will contribute to the teaching activities of Northeastern University London in the areas of Economic History and Principles of Microeconomics, and/or possibly other areas depending on expertise and interest. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Economics to one or more of the following areas: sustainability; diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinarity. Teaching competency in each area to the relevant level is required (see Key Criteria).

Core duties will include teaching on a range of courses and service to the institution. The teaching should be interactive and engaging, rather than traditional lecturing. Ideally, teaching should incorporate elements of experiential learning, and utilise technology to boost student engagement. In addition, the appointee will prepare and mark assessments, hold office hours, and maintain a course Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) site in accordance with University policies and student needs. Attendance at regular team and faculty meetings is desirable, where possible. The role requires availability for teaching on two separate days of the week.

All teaching in this subject area takes place on campus in central London.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Discipline/ Faculty

The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Faculty of Social Sciences and contribute to the BSc (Hons) Economics programme. In the 2024/25 academic year, the Economics team will comprise approximately 10 academic staff, working in a range of fields, including behavioural economics, institutional economics, growth economics, food economics, economic development and monetary policy.

The Faculty of Social Sciences will have approximately 60 academic staff, including academics in Business and Project Management, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Design & Communication Studies.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.
After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021 with high-tech facilities.

Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

Masters degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area. (essential)
A teaching qualification (FHEA or equivalent). (desirable)

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability so as to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching.
• Teaching competency in Principles of Microeconomics to at least Level 4 (1st year undergraduate).
• Teaching competency in Economic History to at least Level 5 (2nd year undergraduate).
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses, where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines, for example Business, Mathematics, Psychology, or Academic Writing.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development related to the use of technology, software, and data in Economics.
• Ability to engage and develop working relationships with external partners and with colleagues across diverse disciplines in Northeastern University London and across the NU Network.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Sabina Crowe, Head of Discipline in Economics (sabina.crowe@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via the ‘Apply’ button above by 23:59 on 4 October 2024.
Please reference your application “LT0924”. Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.