Assistant Professor in Economic History

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. For this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groups.

Salary is competitive with Departments at our peer institutions worldwide and not less than £61,446 per annum inclusive and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website   

The Department of Economic History is inviting applications for an entry-level career-track Assistant Professorship in the History of Economics to further enhance its strengths in research and teaching. 

Outstanding junior candidates whose research engages with the history of economics, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research connects the history of economic ideas to the economic history of the same time and place, including the impact of economic ideas on policies and practical changes/outcomes within economies, and/or the effect of historical economic change on economic thought. We value diversity of research methodology and invite applications from candidates working on any time period or geographical area.

You must have expertise and research interests in the History of Economics and related aspects of Economic History, as well as an ability to establish an international reputation in that field. You will have completed a PhD, or be close to obtaining a PhD, in the History of Economics, Economic History or Economics or a related discipline by the post start date.  

You will have a track record or promising trajectory of internationally excellent publications. Furthermore, a proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or potential to publish in top journals or with leading book publishers in the field. You will also have a clear, well developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications.

You should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to place your specialist work within a broader social science context.

You must be committed to working as part of a team and have the ability to teach the History of Economics at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and foster a positive learning environment. You may also be asked to contribute to teaching in economic history.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system. 

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email Jennie Stayner, j.c.stayner@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9^th December 2024 (23.59 UK time). 

We are unable to accept any late applications. 

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