Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching and Research)

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Birmingham, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Nov 2021

Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham is a world-leading institution and global thought leader in responsible business.  We are committed to producing forward-thinking leaders and to developing high quality, impactful research. 

There has never been a better time to join Birmingham Business School. Our continued commitment to providing an exceptional standard of research and education has seen recent investment in the building of a multi-million pound extension to our University House facility, providing additional state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces for students, and new offices for faculty.   Posts will be located at our Edgbaston campus though there are also opportunities to teach in Dubai or Singapore. 

Provided suitable applicants present themselves, the Department of Economics, part of Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham, is seeking to appoint exceptional candidates up to three Assistant Professors in any area of economics.
Successful applicants will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to their discipline. They will also contribute to learning and teaching on new and established programmes and undertake leadership and service activities in line with the Department, School and College’s strategic objectives.

The Department of Economics has a long and strong research tradition. It is also one of the biggest economics departments in the UK having more than 60 members of staff covering the fields of Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Trade, Energy, Environmental Economics and Behavioural/Experimental economics.

The Department will be represented at the European Job Market to be held between December 13-15 and Department representatives will meet candidates remotely via Zoom. Informal enquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee Prof. Aditya Goenka, [email protected] or the Head of the Department  Prof. Anindya Banerjee.   Applications must be made via the University of Birmingham system. Candidates may also wish to submit their application packet and letters of recommendation via JOE (Job Openings for Economists) at the link below (please note this is an external site to the University of Birmingham and the data is not managed or controlled by the University in any way).  Any queries about the application process should be directed to James Rockey [email protected]

https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listings  

Person Specification

Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD), or close to completion, or equivalent qualifications
Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/ research
Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels 

Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of the Department of Economics, Prof Anindya Banerjee ([email protected]).

Closing date: 20.11.21   Reference: 98434 

To download the details of these positions and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below, please quote Job Ref: 98434 in all enquiries. Alternatively information can be obtained from www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs 

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