Job Description
Purpose
The Department of Economics welcomes application for two positions of Lecturer (Teaching Intensive) to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of the Department. The post-holder will also undertake undergraduate research supervision as appropriate, and contribute to student support, outreach and general administration duties within the department.
The Department
The Department of Economics is part of the School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (SPPE). The School and the Department have an established reputation for inter-disciplinary research, and members are collaborating with colleagues from schools across the university. Further information on the Department, its people, taught programmes, and research activities can be found at our main website, http://www.reading.ac.uk/economics/, or our research-focused website, https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/.
The School was awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in May 2021 and has recently conducted its own Race Equality Review. We welcome applications for flexible working and offer a range of support and mentoring schemes for staff. Information on wellbeing, inclusion, diversity and equality in the School is available at https://www.reading.ac.uk/speir/wellbeing-inclusion-diversity-and-equality.
Main duties and responsibilities
The post-holders will be expected to:
- Convene modules on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, develop and apply effective teaching methods, materials, and assessment techniques, while being conscious of culture, equality and diversity.
- Support and encourage students’ academic, personal and professional development, particularly through the Academic Tutor role.
- Undertake some administrative/outreach/widening participation duties within the School.
- Supervise undergraduate student dissertations and research projects.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Economics in the UK.
Closing date - 30/06/2024
Interview date - TBC
Informal contact details | |
Contact role: | Head of Department |
Contact name: | Simonetta Longhi |
Contact phone: | +44 (0)118 378 7122 |
Contact email: | s.longhi@reading.ac.uk |
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.