To support its growing student population, the Faculty of Economics at the University of Surrey would like to appoint three lecturers (focus on teaching) on ​​a fixed contract (7 months) and a part-time contract (0.3 FTE). Successful candidates will contribute to our teaching activities and will undertake administrative duties related to their teaching tasks, and to the wider teaching activities in the Faculty of Economics. Positions will begin on January 5, 2026 and will end on July 31, 2026.

We encourage applications from candidates with educational experience in any field of economics. Candidates must maintain, or be completing, a PhD in economics or related field and must have previous experience teaching economics in a university or similar setting. Resourcefulness, enthusiasm and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a supportive team are important attributes of successful candidates.

What we can offer

In return, we offer a generous pension, flexible working options including job sharing and blended home/campus work sites (depending on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of family-friendly travel schemes and benefits including excellent on-site nursery.

More details

To apply, please send a cover letter, indicating how you would enhance the school’s teaching environment, and a copy of your CV via our website (by clicking on ”He advancesbutton above).

For an informal discussion before applying, please get in touch

Professor Holger Breinlich (h.breinlich@surrey.ac.uk) or

Dr. Sanna Nurmiku Mitsola (s.nurmikko-metsola@surrey.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications October 31, 2025Interviews will be conducted in early November 2025.

At Surrey, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that provides fair opportunities for all, in pursuit of Surrey’s vision to be a world-leading university. We work together to create a truly inclusive culture. We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We seek to increase diversity within our community, and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as women, people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointments will always be made on merit.