- Salary
- £49k – £57k
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- PhD
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
About the Opportunity
Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching & Scholarship track)
Position Overview
Discipline
Economics
Faculty
Social Sciences
Location
London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock) / Portsoken
Term
Full-time; Fixed-term
Salary Range
Assist Prof (G8) £49,469 to £57,316, progressing to £60,795 per annum once in post
Line Management Responsibility
None
Reports to
Head of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers 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 date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)
1st August 2026
The role
Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching & Scholarship track). The appointee will teach predominantly undergraduate students and provide service to the discipline in line with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Faculty and University. Appointments will be made commensurate with experience and qualifications, reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and service excellence.
Core duties will include the development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics at undergraduate level, and professional service appropriate to career stage. The role serves two distinct student populations: domestic degree students enrolled on Northeastern University London’s undergraduate programmes, and exchange students participating in one or more of Northeastern University’s study abroad programmes at different levels. The ability to deliver engaging, accessible, and intellectually rigorous instruction suited to a variety of cohorts is essential.
Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Economics to one or more of the following areas: sustainability, finance, technology, health economics, and ethics.
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 join a small and collegial Economics team with varied research interests, sitting within the broader Faculty of Social Sciences at Northeastern University London. The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises approximately 70 academic staff, including academics in Business and Project Management, Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Design & Communication Studies. The University provides a positive environment for interdisciplinary collaborations and encourages work across disciplinary boundaries.
The Economics discipline plays an important role in both the domestic degree portfolio and the University’s participation in Northeastern University’s global network programmes. A particular feature of this role is the provision of Economics courses to London Scholars - undergraduate students from Northeastern University’s US campuses spending a year studying in London. These students bring a range of perspectives that make for a rich and diverse classroom environment.
Person Specification Criteria
To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
Qualifications
- PhD completed (or near completion) in Economics or a closely related discipline (essential)
- FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or in progress (desirable)
Key Criteria
- Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service
- Teaching competency in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at undergraduate level (Levels 4-6)
- Experience of, or demonstrable ability to work effectively with, diverse student cohorts including international and study-abroad students
- Ability to develop excellent educational provision in Economics with a focus on student engagement and experiential learning
- Flexibility and capacity to teach across a range of Economics courses, where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
- Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills
- Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to sustainability, finance, technology, health economics, and ethics
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Sabina Crowe, Head of Economics (sabina.crowe@[email protected]) . However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application Process
Applications must include a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria (2 pages maximum).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Things to consider
For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles such as exam invigilator etc).
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.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
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.
Position Type
Salary Range
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:
25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
Support with private medical insurance.
Eye test reimbursement.
Cycle Scheme vouchers.
24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to:
They can be reached at the following:
[email protected]However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic 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.
For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
