Lecturer in Globalisation, Trade and Development

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Globalisation, Trade and Development to enhance teaching and research within the Global Development Institute. This role involves delivering postgraduate education, engaging in research, and supervising doctoral candidates, with a focus on global value chains and gender issues.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave and bank holidays

Christmas closure period

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellent teaching.
• Strong research record.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver postgraduate teaching and support students.
• Engage in research and policy work.
• Supervise doctoral candidates.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD relevant to development studies

Job description

Job Details

Position: Lecturer in Globalisation, Trade and Development, Manchester

Employer: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference

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Job Views

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Posted Date

23.05.2025

Expiry Date

07.07.2025

Job Description

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Globalisation, Trade and Development within the Global Development Institute (GDI). This three-year fixed-term post aims to enhance teaching and research in globalisation, trade, and development.

The GDI has advanced research in global development topics such as global value chains, trade, supply chain governance, and labor conditions. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates in all areas of globalisation, trade, and development, especially those focusing on gender issues within global value chains. The role involves delivering postgraduate teaching, supporting students at various levels, engaging in research, policy work, and supervising doctoral candidates.

The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching, join the GDI’s research groups, and collaborate across departments. Applicants should have a PhD relevant to development studies, evidence of excellent teaching, a strong research record, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. The GDI values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Generous annual leave and bank holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Retail discounts

Additional Information

The university promotes inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. For inquiries, contact Professor Sam Hickey, Head of Institute, via this link. The vacancy closes at midnight on the deadline date. Please review the full person specification in the Further Particulars document. Feedback on individual applications is not provided due to high volume.