Assistant Professor in Economics

Role: Assistant Professor in Economics (T&EE - Teaching & Educational Enhancement)

Directorate: School of Social Sciences 

Contract Type: Full Time (35 hours per week), Fixed term for 12 months

Grade: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum

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

Purpose of the Role 

As a member of the Economics team within the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of undergraduate and postgraduate Economics education across the University's global campuses. You will support an excellent student experience through high-quality teaching, curriculum design, assessment, and educational innovation, while contributing to the continued success and growth of Economics programmes within Edinburgh Business School.  

Detailed Description 

We seek an enthusiastic educator with experience of teaching Economics in higher education. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging learning experiences across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, applying disciplinary expertise to foster an inclusive and evidence-informed learning environment.  

Working with colleagues across the University's international campuses, the postholder will contribute to curriculum enhancement, assessment development, student support, and quality assurance activities. They will be expected to engage with scholarship and professional development that informs teaching practice and supports continuous improvement in learning, teaching and student outcomes. The role offers opportunities to contribute to School, University and sector-wide initiatives that enhance educational practice and student success. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Learning and Teaching 

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Economics programmes.  
• Contribute to curriculum design and development using evidence-informed pedagogic approaches.  
• Develop innovative teaching materials and learning resources. 
• Design and deliver assessments aligned to programme learning outcomes.  
• Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback to students.  
• Apply inclusive teaching approaches that support the needs of a diverse international student body.  
• Utilise student feedback, peer review and relevant evidence to continually enhance teaching and assessment practices.  

Student Experience and Support 

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.  
• Support student engagement, progression, retention and success.  
• Work proactively with University support services where students require additional support. 

Educational Enhancement and Scholarship 

• Engage in scholarship and educational enhancement activities that inform teaching practice and improve student learning outcomes.  
• Participate in School and University learning and teaching communities of practice.  
• Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of programmes through the use of evidence and student feedback. 
• Disseminate effective teaching practice within the School and wider academic community where appropriate.  
• Engage in continuing professional development associated with learning, teaching and educational leadership.  

Academic Citizenship and Administration 

• Contribute to programme administration, quality assurance and accreditation activities.  
• Participate in examination boards, progression boards and relevant School committees.  
• Support recruitment, outreach and student engagement activities.  
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across campuses and external stakeholders.  
• Contribute positively to the University's culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.  

Education, Qualifications and Experience 

Essential 

1. Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline 
2. A postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD completed or near completion) in Economics or a related subject.  
3. Experience of teaching Economics in higher education.  
4. Ability to design, deliver and assess Economics courses effectively.  
5. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and evidence-based teaching practice.  
6. Ability to support and advise students from diverse backgrounds.  
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
8. Ability to work collaboratively within programme and School teams.  
9. Commitment to professional development and educational enhancement.  
10. Proficiency in relevant disciplinary software and digital learning technologies.  

Desirable 

1. Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) or equivalent professional recognition.  
2. Experience of curriculum design and programme development. 
3. Experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.  
4. Evidence of engagement with scholarship of teaching and learning.  
5. Expertise in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics or related areas. 

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 Wednesday 07 October 2026.

We expect interviews to be held online on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

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.