Opportunity Details# Lecturer in EconomicsYork St John University York, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 39,906 - 48,822 per year**Application Deadline: **November 3, 2026**Employment type: **Full time**Position Type: **Lecturer**Date Posted: **October 31, 2026**Contact Email: **s.szilagyiova@yorksj.ac.uk**Source details may be limited## Project Description**Full time permanent****Location: York****Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum****Introduction to YSJ university**York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.**The School**The York Business School is an ambitious and growing academic unit with Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and Work Related Experiential Learning embedded in our teaching. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional personalised student experience. Our School offers a number of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees.**The role** We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate offers in Economics. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile.**Required Skills and Experience**Successful candidate must demonstrate proven experience delivering Economics modules at undergraduate level and hold PhD in Economics (or a closely related quantitative field). You will have a track record of driving positive student outcomes, demonstrating how your teaching directly supports student retention, progression, and academic success. Experience in managing assessment cycles, marking assessments to university standards, and providing timely feedback is essential. Ideally, you will also hold a relevant teaching qualification (such as Fellowship of the HEA) and have experience utilising virtual learning environments (VLEs).The successful candidate will demonstrate deep subject expertise in core undergraduate topics, specifically Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. You must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to deliver an outstanding student experience that engages, inspires, and supports a diverse student body. Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential for managing module coordination, alongside a commitment to innovative, student-centred pedagogy. Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to students**Additional information**Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Economics at undergraduate level, an experience with programmes such as STATA, SPSS and interest or some background in Finance is welcome. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in Economics or Finance. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification.For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Silvia Szilagyiova at s.szilagyiova@yorksj.ac.ukThis role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UKIt is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and Test/Assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.---### Academic Contacts.szilagyiova@yorksj.ac.uk31/10/2026Last UpdateYork St John Universityjobs.yorksj.ac.uk## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website Source Domain**jobs.yorksj.ac.uk**Status**Verified official source**Always cross-verify dates and details on the university's official site before submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lecturer in Economics
