Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics - Grade 8

Overview

The University of Liverpool Management School is seeking a Lecturer in Applied Microeconomics at Grade 8 within the Department of Economics. This permanent, full-time academic appointment is based on site in Liverpool and is subject to the successful completion of a three-year probationary period. The position is situated within an internationally focused management school holding EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditations, backed by ongoing institutional investment and the Liverpool 2031 strategy.

Who can apply

Applicants are required to hold a relevant PhD or be near completion. The school encourages applications from individuals of minoritised genders, ethnic backgrounds, those living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Requirements

Candidates must possess research portfolios showing clear potential for world-leading publication output, alongside evidence of future research plans aligned with maintaining a sustained, high level of academic publishing. The department is particularly interested in candidates conducting research in empirical industrial organisation or innovation and technological change. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching credentials and the capability to deliver instruction across undergraduate and postgraduate economics programmes.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £47,389 to £59,966. Faculty members join an interdisciplinary environment featuring a 230-member faculty, professional services support, and a doctoral research community exceeding 100 PhD students.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by 30th November 2026 at 23:30.