Lecturer in Economics (Economic History, Teaching & Scholarship)

The Department of Economics at Manchester wishes to appoint one Lecturer in Economics (Economic History, Teaching & Scholarship) from September 2025.

We wish to appoint an innovative, engaging colleague who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and improve the student experience at Manchester. The candidates will be responsible for mainly UG teaching in Economic History and related areas. This could be large and compulsory core units for economics students. Your responsibility will be course design, formative and summative assessment design, course unit VLE design, delivery of large and small group teaching and coordination of the teaching team. An important and significant part of the colleague’s responsibilities will also be the provision of small group teaching in a variety of units.

In addition to the teaching responsibilities the colleague will be expected to contribute to the program management and general teaching administration in the Economics department.

In addition to course specific engagement the colleague will also contribute to developing economic resources relating to generic study and employability skills and will be involved in other administrative and pastoral duties.

The application form will ask candidates to attach one document that should include,

An up-to-date CV, including (i.e. upload as one document):

• a 1 page summary of recent teaching evaluations.
• a reflection on why Economics students should learn about Economic History (max 500 words)

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Ralf Becker

Email: econjobs@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: +44 161 275 4807

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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