Lecturer in Economics (Teaching Track)

University of Surrey - Economics

Location: Guildford, Hybrid

Salary: £11,308 to £13,423 actual salary per annum pro rata (0.3 FTE)

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 7th October 2025

Closes: 31st October 2025

Job Ref: 048025

To support its growing student population, the School of Economics at the University of Surrey would like to appoint three Lecturers (teaching focused) on a fixed term (7 months) and part time (0.3 FTE) contract. The successful candidates will contribute to our teaching activities and will undertake administrative duties related to their teaching assignments, and to the wider teaching activities of the School of Economics. The posts will commence on 5 January 2026 and will end on 31 July 2026.

We encourage applications from candidates with teaching experience in any area of Economics. Candidates should hold, or be in the process of completing, a PhD in Economics or related field and should have previous experience of teaching economics in a university setting or similar environment. Resourcefulness, enthusiasm and demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and to work as part of a supportive team are important traits of the successful candidates.

What we can offer: In return we offer a generous pension, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Further details: To apply please submit a cover letter, indicating how your profile would enhance the school’s teaching environment, and a copy of your CV via our website (by clicking on the Apply button above). For an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Prof. Holger Breinlich (h.breinlich@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr. Sanna Nurmikko-Metsola (s.nurmikko-metsola@surrey.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025, and interviews will be held in early November 2025.

At Surrey, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, in the pursuit of Surrey’s vision to be a leading global university. We work together to create a truly inclusive culture. We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointments will always be made on merit.