Economics Teaching Fellow & Curriculum Innovator

Heriot-Watt University; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching & Educational Enhancement) within the School of Social Sciences, Edinburgh Business School. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate and postgraduate Economics education across the University's global campuses, with emphasis on high-quality teaching and curriculum development.

The post holder will design learning experiences, develop assessments, supervise dissertations, and engage in scholarship to advance

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD completed or near completion) in Economics or a related subject.
• Experience of teaching Economics in higher education.
• Ability to design, deliver and assess Economics courses effectively.
• Commitment to inclusive and evidence-based teaching practice.
• Ability to support and advise students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within programme and School teams.
• Proficiency in relevant disciplinary software and digital learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Economics programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum design using evidence-informed pedagogic approaches.
• Develop innovative teaching materials and learning resources.
• Design and deliver assessments aligned to programme learning outcomes.
• Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback to students.
• Apply inclusive teaching approaches that support the needs of a diverse international student body.
• Utilise student feedback, peer review and relevant evidence to continually enhance teaching and assessment practices.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
• Support student engagement, progression, retention and success.
• Work proactively with University support services where students require additional support.
• Engage in scholarship and educational enhancement activities that inform teaching practice and improve student learning outcomes.
• Participate in School and University learning and teaching communities of practice.
• Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of programmes through the use of evidence and student feedback.
• Disseminate effective teaching practice within the School and wider academic community where appropriate.
• Engage in continuing professional development associated with learning, teaching and educational leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative working

Inclusive teaching practices

Educational leadership

Student support

Education

Degree in Economics or closely related discipline

Masters or PhD completed or near completion in Economics or related subject

Experience of teaching Economics in higher education

Ability to design, deliver and assess Economics courses effectively

Commitment to inclusive and evidence-based teaching practice

Ability to support and advise students from diverse backgrounds

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively within programme and School teams

Proficiency in relevant disciplinary software and digital learning technologies

Tools

Learning technologies (LMS)

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching & Educational Enhancement) within the School of Social Sciences, Edinburgh Business School. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate and postgraduate Economics education across the University's global campuses, with emphasis on high-quality teaching and curriculum development.

The post holder will design learning experiences, develop assessments, supervise dissertations, and engage in scholarship to advance