Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship)

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Department Economics and Related Studies Salary £45,413 per year, reduced pro rata for part time working Grade Grade 7 Contract status Fixed term Hours of work Part-time Based at University of York campus Interview date 28 July 2025 Posted Date 02/06/2025 Apply by 30/06/2025 Job Reference 14132 Documents Job Description 14132.pdf (PDF, 349.37kb) Role Description Department Responsibilities The Department of Economics is seeking to appoint a part time Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) on a fixed term basis. The specific responsibilities of this role are likely to include: Lectures, Practicals, student support, formative marking, and exam marking / moderation in ‘Game Theory’ modules. Seminars and summative marking of ‘Microeconomic Theory’ modules. This part time role is 20 hours per week (54% of full time) and is available for a fixed term of 5 months . Role To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of graduate and postgraduate teaching. To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students. To carry out on-going curriculum review, including teaching content and materials and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies. To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities. Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed PhD in Economics (or related discipline) or equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge - in microeconomics to design/deliver teaching programmes and the provision of learning support, of a range of teaching techniques/methodologies, advanced IT knowledge. Highly developed communications skills, ability to innovate in teaching and learning, teach at any level within area of expertise and across a range of subjects at introductory level, demonstrate enthusiasm. Ability to present specialist material logically to students and to fellow specialists, obtain new knowledge by theoretical and/or practical methods, disseminate scholarly work. Experience in teaching and learning in HE (UG or PG level) or in an evidenced similar context and using different delivery techniques. Evidence of successful planning and teaching design and of lecturing, leading seminars and other forms of UG and PG teaching. Interview date : Monday 28th July 2025 For informal enquiries : please contact econ-hr@york.ac.uk The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork Show more Show less