City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

** Background

The School of Policy and Global Affairs is an excellent international centre of research and learning
on the human condition. It is home to over 2,500 students and 100 staff across three departments:
Economics, Sociology and Criminology, and International Politics.

The Department of Economics is a research and education hub, specializing in microeconomics,
health, behavioural and public economics. Over 90% of our research output and over 80% of our impact are rated as internationally excellent. We offer research-led education to 1,500 students at undergraduate and post-graduate level, focusing on employability, transferable skills, and social mobility.

** Responsibilities

The Department of Economics seeks to appoint three outstanding educators as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Grade 6/7/8) on the Education track, with expertise in Economics, Business Economics, Management, or Finance. Each successful candidate will play an integral part in shaping the Department's educational offer — strengthening existing modules and pathways, developing innovative learning experiences, and driving pedagogical innovation through digital tools and technologies. They will support and supervise students, contribute to student engagement and outreach, and undertake administrative and leadership duties commensurate with grade.

** Person Specification

Applicants should have a PhD in Economics or cognate field at the time of appointment. They should demonstrate commitment and capability to deliver high-quality, research-informed and transformative teaching at both UG and PG levels and across a range of cohort sizes and formats. Applicants should will need to contribute to scholarship in teaching and learning through pedagogical research, case studies, conference presentations or active engagement with educational communities, alongside experience supporting, supervising and mentoring students at all levels.

** Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 23rd August 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place in September 2026.

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the shortlisting stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions

Lecturer in Economics

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