Assistant Professor: Economic Geography and Urban Planning, LSE,UK

Regional Studies Association; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a strong track record in teaching and mentoring at both Undergraduate and Master levels. This role involves developing and delivering MSc programmes while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. A competitive salary starting from £68,087 pa and various benefits, including training opportunities, are offered. Applications close on 11 January 2026.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Collegial environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record in teaching and student mentoring.
• Ability to teach related disciplines at various academic levels.
• Experience in contributing to innovative educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop teaching in MSc programmes.
• Contribute to leadership in Local Economic Development.
• Engage students through experiential learning opportunities.

Skills

Expertise in Local Economic Development

Teaching skills at Undergraduate and Master level

Mentoring and pastoral care

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, weencourage applications from those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Department of Geography and Environment

Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning

Salary is competitive and not less than £68,087 pa inclusive of London allowance. The salary scales can be found here . Start date August 2026

We are searching to recruit an Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning to join a world-renowned group of Economic Geography, Local Economic Development, and Urban Planning experts in the Department of Geography and Environment, which is one of the leading geography departments in the world.

This post is on the Education Career Track, a career track LSE introduced for academic staff whose primary responsibility is education. The post holder is expected to possess expertise in the field of Local Economic Development, Economic Geography, Regional and Urban Planning and related disciplines to a demonstrably high level and have a PhD in a relevant field.

The postholder is expectedtohave evidence of a strong track record in teaching and evidence of a track record in student mentoring and pastoral care. They should have the ability to teach Local Economic Development, Economic Geography, Urban Planning or related disciplines at both the Undergraduate and Master level.

A commitment to high-quality innovative teaching and fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students as well as a commitment to working as part of a team and assisting in the smooth running of the Department and it’s teaching programmes is essential.

An Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning will be expected to contribute to and improve the delivery and development of teaching in our MSc programmes in Local Economic Development and Regional and Urban Planning Studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the leadership of MSc Local Economic Development.

Finally, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the Department’s broader provision of experiential learning (e.g., field trips), support opportunities for professional development of students (e.g., through by cultivating exploring links with industry experts and alumni, and/or organising career and alumni events , – which could enhance the student experience), and engage with prospective students and offer-holders in order to help facilitate selection and recruitment of the best students for the programmes.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include occupational pension scheme, a collegial environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 January 2026 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.