Lecturer in Economics

York St. John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation expenses

Skilled Worker visa fees reimbursement

Job summary

York St John University invites applications for a Lecturer in Economics. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate Economics modules across lectures and tutorials, with assessment duties and pastoral support to students.

You will be encouraged to develop a solid research profile in Economics or Finance while contributing to module coordination and innovative teaching approaches within a supportive university environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or closely related quantitative field with strong research profile.
• Proven record of undergraduate Economics teaching and assessment cycles.
• Experience with STATA or SPSS and ability to support finance topics.
• Fellowship of the HEA or equivalent teaching qualification preferred.
• Excellent communication and pastoral support to students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics modules across undergraduate courses in varied settings (lectures, tutorials, seminars).
• Manage assessments, provide timely feedback, and coordinate module activities.
• Develop and maintain a strong research profile in Economics or Finance.
• Collaborate with teams and contribute to curriculum development and student support.

Skills

Teaching Economics

Undergraduate teaching

VLE experience

Communication skills

Feedback delivery

Education

PhD in Economics

HEA Fellowship / teaching qualification

Tools

STATA

SPSS

Job description

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Full time permanent

Location: York

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

The York Business School is an ambitious and growing academic unit with Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and Work Related Experiential Learning embedded in our teaching. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional personalised student experience. Our School offers a number of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate offers in Economics. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile.

Required Skills And Experience

Successful candidate must demonstrate proven experience delivering Economics modules at undergraduate level and hold PhD in Economics (or a closely related quantitative field). You will have a track record of driving positive student outcomes, demonstrating how your teaching directly supports student retention, progression, and academic success. Experience in managing assessment cycles, marking assessments to university standards, and providing timely feedback is essential. Ideally, you will also hold a relevant teaching qualification (such as Fellowship of the HEA) and have experience utilising virtual learning environments (VLEs).

The successful candidate will demonstrate deep subject expertise in core undergraduate topics, specifically Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. You must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to deliver an outstanding student experience that engages, inspires, and supports a diverse student body. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for managing module coordination, alongside a commitment to innovative, student-centred pedagogy. Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to students

Additional Information

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Economics at undergraduate level, an experience with programmes such as STATA, SPSS and interest or some background in Finance is welcome. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in Economics or Finance. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Silvia Szilagyiova at [e-mail]

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and Test/Assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application.

Our Benefits Package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further Information About Life At YSJ

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Closing Date - Tuesday 03 November 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 19 November 2026