Lecturer in Economics
Location: University of Southampton Delhi, Gurugram, India
Type of Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose
The role holder’s contribution will be central to the delivery and support of teaching, learning, and assessment related to the modules offered in the Economics domain at the University of Southampton Delhi.
The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels, and to engage in other academic activities necessary for the successful delivery of the allocated modules. They may also be required to teach other modules within their broader area of specialization, if needed. A strong quantitative background is essential for this position.
The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working.
They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the teaching objectives of the Unit by managing a range of contributions to its learning and teaching activities. Deliver high-quality teaching with the required academic rigor across various modules and levels through lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and seminars.
- Ensure that lectures, tutorials, and other scheduled teaching sessions are conducted in accordance with the timetable.
- Directly supervise students, providing expert advice on learning best practice and helping with development needs. Promote the use of appropriate media to support student learning. Set and mark coursework and exams, providing constructive feedback to students.
- Monitor, evaluate and revise course design to ensure excellence and coherence. Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement, planning and developing innovative contributions to learning, teaching and assessment methods within the Unit as appropriate.
- Design assessments and ensure they are reviewed and moderated by the assigned moderator and external examiner.
- Evaluate assessments as per the academic schedule, maintaining strict confidentiality with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop the research activities of the Unit by sustaining a personal research plan. Manage the application of a range of research methodologies, approaches and techniques appropriate to the type of research personally being pursued.
- Establish a national reputation for research and the enhancement of learning and teaching practice by sustaining the regular dissemination of findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events.
- Plan and develop innovative research proposals, projects and funding bids as self-contained items or as part of a broader programme.
- Carry out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, including risk assessment of project activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation and preparation of annual reports. To oversee and implement procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.
- Contribute to the efficient management and administration of the Unit by performing personal administrative duties as allocated by the Head and by taking on appropriate Unit coordination roles.
- Provide expert advice in own subject area to other staff and students.
- Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.
Internal and external relationships
- The faculty member is expected to work as per the guidance given by the Head of Economics and to coordinate with the respective module leaders, moderators and external examiners as required.
- Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Economics, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the campus Learning and Teaching Committee.
- New appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their integration into the Unit and University.
- Research priorities will be agreed within the strategic framework of the research theme of which they are a member.
- Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Programme, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the campus Learning and Teaching Committee.
- The role holder will act as a member of relevant internal committees and groups.
- Relevant authorities, industries, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Special Requirements
- To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
- The position involves local and international travels as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in the area of Economics.
- M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent master’s degree in Economics
- B.A/B.Sc or equivalent bachelor’s degree in Economics
- Must demonstrate experience in teaching quantitative economics modules or possess substantial quantitative training relevant to economics instruction.
- Experience in teaching economics to undergraduate and postgraduate economics students.
- Demonstrated success in delivering learning outcomes.
- Track record of published research in the area of Economics.
- Proficiency with relevant statistical software and quantitative teaching tools.
(Desirable)
- Foundational competence in economics and Econometrics, with the ability to support students in developing strong quantitative reasoning skills.
(Desirable)
- Demonstrated proficiency in using the Bloomberg Terminal.
(Desirable)
- Demonstrated track record of delivering modules with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and formal modeling. Familiarity with integrating real-world applications and empirical insights into classroom discussions is important.
(Desirable)
- Membership of Higher Education Academy.
(Desirable)
- Involvement in national and international events.
(Desirable)
- Experience of teaching students where English is a secondary language.
(Desirable)
Planning and organising
- Proven ability to plan and develop a range of high-quality research and teaching activities, ensuring plans complement broader research and education strategy.
- Able to develop innovative research proposals and attract research funding.
- Proven ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions.
- Proven ability in the design of course units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches.
Problem solving and initiative
- Able to identify broad trends to assess deep-rooted and complex issues.
- Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems.
- Management and teamwork Able to manage, motivate and coordinate research team, delegating effectively. Able to formulate staff development plans, if appropriate.
- Proven ability to manage and deliver own course units and team-taught course units.
- Proven ability to coach and support students/tutorial groups.
- Able to undertake coordinating role.
- Able to monitor and manage resources and budgets.
- Work effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development.
Communicating and influencing
- Communicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience.
- Track record of delivering lectures and seminars in courses relating to different aspects of the subject area.
- Able to engage in counselling skills and pastoral care, where appropriate.
- Able to persuade and influence at all levels to foster and maintain relationships, resolving tensions/ difficulties as they arise.
Other skills and behaviours
- You will embrace the Southampton Behaviours relevant to your role and work to actively demonstrate these.
- You will act in a way that help maintain an environment that foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity.
- Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues.
- Positive attitude towards colleagues and students.
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