"Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Economics"

University of Aberdeen - Business School

Placed On: 23rd February 2026

Closes: 30th March 2026

Job Ref: BUS221A

The University of Aberdeen is opening the University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus, that operates as University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus Private Limited, a joint venture between the University of Aberdeen and its India-based partner.

The University of Aberdeen Business School invites applications for a full-time (Teaching and Research) Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Economics to be based in Aberdeen but teach at the University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus. The successful applicant will primarily be based at the University of Aberdeen but will be required to spend at least one semester per annum at the Mumbai Campus. Accommodation in India and travel to and from India will be covered by the University of Aberdeen.

Candidates will have developed strong research expertise in Economics and demonstrate excellent teaching abilities. All fields of Economics will be considered. A willingness and an ability to immerse yourself in the academic activities on both campuses is essential.

This full-time post is dependent and underpinned by the delivery of programmes at the University of Aberdeen Mumbai campus. The successful candidate may be required to secure an appropriate work permit or visa in order to work in India.

Appointment will be considered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer dependent on academic potential, record and experience.

Salary for a Lecturer will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £47,389 - £58,225 per annum, whereas salary for a Senior Lecturer will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £59,966 - £67,468 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof John Skåtun, Head and Dean of the University of Aberdeen Business School, e-mail: j.skatun@abdn.ac.uk or Prof Jing Cai, Director of Staffing, University of Aberdeen Business School, e-mail: jing.cai@abdn.ac.uk

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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