Senior Lecturer, Economics

SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Integrative Studies at Singapore Management University seeks a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics. The role involves delivering undergraduate courses, developing teaching materials, and providing student guidance. Suitable candidates should possess a PhD in Economics and experience in innovative teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching entry-level economics courses.
• Evidence of excellent teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a total of 8 classes of Undergraduate courses per year.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for course curricula.
• Provide guidance regarding course material and academic matters.
• Participate in events and student mentoring.

Skills

Active and blended learning pedagogy

Multidisciplinary work

Education

PhD degree in Economics

Job description

The College of Integrative Studies (CIS) at Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications for the full-time term-track position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Economics (Education).

The successful candidate will:

(i) Deliver a total of 8 classes of Undergraduate courses per year assigned by the College in consultation with the individual faculty member, especially the team-taught mandatory Freshman Economics and Society module;

(ii) Develop teaching and learning materials for the course curricula, including online material, videos, test banks, grading rubrics, adaptive learning tools, handouts, cases, and textbook, where appropriate (for the team-taught Economics and Society an existing syllabus exists);

(iii) Provide guidance to students regarding the relevant course material, as well as general programme planning, course selection and related academic matters;

(iv) Provide service to the School, including participation in events, outreach activities, and student mentoring.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics, experience in active and blended learning pedagogy, and a track record of excellent teaching. Experience in teaching entry-level economics courses and an interest in multidisciplinary work (teaching and/or research) encompassing societal elements is desirable.

Application deadline: 25 June 2025

Application Instructions:

We invite candidates to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, two samples of written work published in English, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations). Applicants should also arrange for three academic references to be sent directly to [e-mail] if shortlisted for interview.

SMU is committed to fostering diversity and cultivating an inclusive work environment. Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be notified.