Salary £35,608 to £41,064 per annum, pro rata (if applicable), depending on skills and experience.
Area Economics
Location University Park
Closing Date Monday 20 July 2026
Reference SOC233526
Position Teaching Associate – The Nottingham School of Economics has several openings for the role of Teaching Associate, offering an exciting opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of economists within one of the UK’s leading departments.
The School is internationally recognised for excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 7th in the UK by IDEAS/RePEc, 5th in REF2021 and 9th for Economics in The Times UK University Rankings 2026. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating environment committed to academic rigour, innovation, and student success.
About the Role
As a Teaching Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, research‑informed teaching across our undergraduate programmes. Applicants with demonstrable teaching experience in Econometrics are especially encouraged, although experience across all Economics disciplines is welcomed. This role is ideal for an early‑career academic looking to develop their teaching portfolio within a supportive and inclusive School, alongside active engagement with our research culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and innovative teaching across a range of Economics modules
- Prepare, assess and mark examinations and coursework to a high academic standard
- Supervise and examine undergraduate dissertations
- Support tutorial groups, fostering subject knowledge, confidence and independent learning skills
- Contribute positively to the School’s teaching community, including initiatives that address issues of under‑representation
- Play an active role in the pastoral support of students, sensitively addressing wellbeing and academic concerns
- Undertake relevant administrative duties that support the effective running of the School
About You
You will have, or be close to submission of, a PhD (or equivalent) in Economics or Econometrics. As teaching within the School is underpinned by research, applicants should outline their research interests and indicate which of the School’s Research Centres they would most closely associate with. You will be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher, committed to inclusive education and continuous improvement, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Fixed‑term (one year)
- Start date: 1 September 2026
- Hours: 5 full‑time (36.25 hours per week) positions and 1 part‑time (21.25 hours per week) position
- Benefits: Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more (details available on the benefits website)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Nottingham is a supportive, inclusive, and values‑driven community. We welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and hold the Athena Swan Gold Award. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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