Teaching Associate/Senior Teaching Associate in the History of Economic Thought and Economics

Teaching Associate/Senior Teaching Associate in the History of Economic Thought and Economics
University of Bristol
Job number: ACAD102088
Division/School: School of Economics, Finance and Management
Contract type: Fixed term contract staff
Working pattern: Full time
Salary: £31,656 – £35,609 per annum (Teaching Associate) / £35,609 – £40,082 per annum (Senior Teaching Associate)
Closing date for applications: 09-Nov-2016

Location: Bristol, UK
The Department of Economics at the University of Bristol is seeking to appoint a Teaching Associate or Senior Teaching Associate in the History of Economic Thought and Economics.
We are seeking a candidate who:
– can teach the History of Economic Thought at undergraduate level
– can teach core economic and quantitative undergraduate units
– can deliver research-led teaching that incorporates best pedagogic practice.
You will have:
– specialist knowledge in the History of Economic Thought and the ability to contribute to all aspects of teaching this subject.
– the ability to provide high-quality teaching to small groups across the range of core undergraduate economics and quantitative units.
– the ability to provide engaging, research-led teaching, with appropriate use of modern pedagogical methods.
– excellent organisational and administrative skills in managing modules/units.
· a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Economics or related discipline. A PhD (or equivalent) is also desirable.
The Department has a strong international reputation for research and teaching, with staff who are leaders in their field and who are based in a Faculty which is rated as one of the best in the UK.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Edmund Cannon, Professor in Economics: 0117 9288401, edmund.cannon@bristol.ac.uk
Or;
Alvin Birdi, Professor of Economic Education: 0117 3310906, alvin.birdi@bristol.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 9 November 2016.
The selection process is expected to be held on 29/30 November 2016.

Further information at: https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=Q50FK026203F3VBQBV7V77V83&nDocumentID=809528&ptId=19131