To support its growing student population, the School of Economics would like to appoint three Lecturers (teaching focused) on a fixed term (9 months) and part time (0.3 FTE) contract. The successful candidates will contribute to our teaching activities and will undertake administrative duties as assigned by the head of economics. The posts will commence on 1 September 2026 and will end on 30 June 2027.

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.

Informal enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Professor Holger Breinlich (h.breinlich@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr. Sanna Nurmikko-Metsola (s.nurmikko-metsola@surrey.ac.uk).

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications.

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.