Associate/ Assistant Professor in Economics

Overview

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), has successfully launched its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative, developed in response to India's New Education Policy, represents a significant investment in transnational education. The campus provides Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job Purpose

The role holder’s contribution will be central to high-quality teaching and learning experiences, developing and implementing internationally-recognized curricula, and supporting rigorous assessment across Economics modules at the University of Southampton Delhi.

The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant teaching experience and be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering modules aligned with international best practices, particularly the UK university curriculum framework, whilst maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor appropriate to the discipline.

Candidates with significant teaching experience in teaching in any of the following areas:

1. Macroeconomics & Dynamic Analysis
2. Microeconomics & Industrial Organization,
3. Labor Economics,
4. Econometrics & Quantitative Methods, and
5. Development & Policy;

are encouraged to apply. They may also be required to teach other modules within their broader area of specialization, if needed. The ideal candidate will have a track record of effective teaching and curriculum development. A strong quantitative background and demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence are essential for this position.

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working. They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.