Heriot-Watt University

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Economics (Teaching and Scholarship)

Directorate: School of Social Sciences

Grade: Grade 7 (£37,174 - £46,735)

Contract Type: Full Time (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday 0900-1700, Fixed Term (12 Months)

Organisation Name: Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance (AEF), part of Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Purpose of the Role

As a member of the Economics team within AEF, you will contribute to teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Economics, as well as contribute to the groups’ aim in increasing their global visibility through excellent research outputs.

Detailed Description

We are seeking to recruit academics with experience in teaching and scholarship. As part of an international team, you will be able to build strong links with colleagues in Dubai and Malaysia to deliver high-quality teaching and learning outcomes. You will contribute to the development of courses and programmes by innovating in teaching delivery, engaging in faculty administrative roles, and building links with practitioners.

The role will be based at the University's campus in Edinburgh. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery, and assessment of teaching.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive School and Group, on an upward trajectory. A successful applicant would form part of a Research Centre within Edinburgh Business School (EBS), able to contribute to overall research activities while also receiving support and mentoring to enhance their standing in their field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in the Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU's aims.
• Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
• Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Expertise in macroeconomics and/or international economics is desirable, though not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and assess economics modules, with a capacity to integrate research insights and industry relevance into teaching.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience in a comparable academic or professional setting.
• Proficiency in relevant IT tools and data analysis software such as Stata, Python, or R.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A professional, self-motivated, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work efficiently, flexibly, and with attention to detail in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Commitment to providing a high standard of service to students and colleagues.

About our Team

Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance (AEF) is part of the illustrious Edinburgh Business School (EBS), which has over 49,000 alumni across 158 countries. AEF comprises world-leading researchers and respected academics with professional accountancy experience who come together to form a strong community that is known for pioneering research, applied learning and highly employable graduates.

Heriot-Watt offers accredited degree programmes at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. At undergraduate level, the AEF department offers three main taught economics programmes: MA (Hons) Economics, MA (Hons) Economics & Finance, and MA (Hons) Economics & Business Management.

About Heriot-Watt

Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry.

Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.

How to Apply

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 13th July 2025.

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.