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Lecturer in Economics

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and research in Economics? Do you have an excellent research record and a potential to establish an international reputation? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?


We are looking for outstanding candidates to join the Economics Department of Leeds University Business School during an exciting phase in our development. Our highly popular and vibrant teaching programmes are expanding whilst our research activities continue to grow. The Department has a strong research focus and members of the Department publish in leading economics journals. Our research is also distinctively pluralistic and interdisciplinary. 


With an active research agenda, you will have a strong research focus, experience of collaborative work, the ability to obtain research funding and be able to contribute to the research output of the Department. You will also be an engaging and effective teacher, able to contribute modules in the core theoretical and applied areas of economics and to attract and supervise PhD students successfully.


We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share our pluralistic and interdisciplinary outlook and who have research interests that fit with one or more of the Department’s research themes: Labour, Wellbeing and Behavioural Economics; Macro-Finance; Development, Trade and the Environment. 


What we offer in return

· 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

· Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

· Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

· Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

· Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:


Professor David Spencer, Head of Economics Department

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 4491

Email: d.a.spencer@lubs.leeds.ac.uk


Or


Professor Annina Kaltenbunner, Department Director of Research

Email: a.kaltenbrunner@leeds.ac.uk

 

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Business
School/Institute
Economics Department
Category
Academic
Grade
Grade 7 to Grade 8
Salary
£41,064 to £59,966 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Friday 06 February 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday 04 March 2026
Reference
BUSEC1014
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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