Lecturer in Economics Uk Sponsorship Available
Job Description
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics
Department of Economics, School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (SPPE)
Starting 1 September 2025
The Department of Economics at the University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) to deliver both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and contribute to our dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will have teaching experience and a strong or emerging research track record in areas such as business economics or environmental economics.
As part of the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (SPPE), the Department is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to research, with ongoing collaborations across the university. For further details about the Department, our research, and academic programmes, please visit:
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality teaching in business economics and/or environmental economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Contribute to the development of the Department’s teaching activities and research environment.
Engage in research with the potential for publication in top-tier academic journals.
Contribute to the development of the Department’s reputation in the fields of business economics or environmental economics.
Candidate Requirements:
A PhD in Economics or a related field.
A track record of publications in business economics or environmental economics, with evidence of future potential to publish regularly in high-ranking journals.
Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of topics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Experience in teaching undergraduate microeconomics modules.
Additional Information:
Closing Date: 15 February 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For informal inquiries, please contact Simonetta Longhi, Head of the Economics Department, at s.longhi@reading.ac.uk.
Sponsorship Information:
If you are an overseas applicant and do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route. To be eligible, applicants must meet the points requirement under the UK Points-Based System. More information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University of Reading is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively supports gender equality through the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered in line with business needs.
