Associate/ Assistant Professor in Economics

### **Description** **Overview** The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), has successfully launched its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative, developed in response to India's New Education Policy, represents a significant investment in transnational education. The campus provides Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country. **Job Purpose** The role holder’s contribution will be central to high\-quality teaching and learning experiences, developing and implementing internationally\-recognized curricula, and supporting rigorous assessment across Economics modules at the University of Southampton Delhi. The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant teaching experience and be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering modules aligned with international best practices, particularly the UK university curriculum framework, whilst maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor appropriate to the discipline. Candidates with significant teaching experience in teaching in any of the following areas \- (a) Macroeconomics \& dynamic Analysis (b) Microeconomics \& Industrial organization, (c) Labor economics, (d) Econometrics \& quantitative Methods and (e) Development \& policy \- are encouraged to apply. They may also be required to teach other modules within their broader area of specialization, if needed. The ideal candidate will have a track record of effective teaching and curriculum development. A strong quantitative background and demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence are essential for this position. The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working. They will be committed to high\-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.### **Main Duties and Responsibilities** * To ensure the learning objectives of the course are met through effective planning, organization and delivery of teaching and assessment to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This will include participating in delivering the programme curriculum with the teaching team. Contribute to the efficient management, administration, and monitoring of the course. Contribute to other programmes as may be required including undergraduate, PGT and PGR supervision. * Develop the research activities of the School/Department by sustaining a personal research plan of international standing in the broad field of Economics. Apply for appropriate external research funding and carry out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research projects. * Contribute to the efficient management and administration of the School/Department by performing administrative duties as allocated by the Subject Head and / or line manager. **Internal and external relationships** * The faculty member is expected to work as per the guidance given by the Head of Economics and to coordinate with the respective module leaders, moderators and external examiners as required. * Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Economics, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the campus Learning and Teaching Committee. * Research priorities will be agreed within the strategic framework of the research theme of which they are a member. * The role holder will act as a member of relevant internal committees and groups. * Encouraged to collaborate with colleagues in the wider school (Department of Economics, School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences at UoS), Faculty (Faculty of Social Sciences), other Faculties and institutions in India, UK and other countries on original teaching, learning and research projects and practice. ### **Person Specifications** **Qualifications, knowledge and experience** * A completed PhD in Economics (or closely related discipline) from a university recognized for research excellence and academic rigor at the international level. * M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent Master’s degree in Economics * B.A./B.Sc in Economics or an equivalent qualification in a closely related discipline such as Mathematics or Statistics * Must demonstrate quantitative rigor and the ability to apply them in analytically demanding modules. * Significant and demonstrated post\-PhD teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. * Demonstrated success in delivering learning outcomes. * For associate professor roles, a significant post\-PhD experience demonstrating progression and development as an academic, including teaching, research, and academic leadership, is required. * Established track record of high\-quality published research in peer\-reviewed journals in the area of Economics. * PhD in Economics from a university with international standing and recognized excellence in economics research, particularly institutions within top globally ranked universities for economics/business disciplines. **(Desirable)** * Advanced proficiency with relevant statistical software and quantitative teaching tools **(Desirable)** * Competence in economics, statistics and Econometrics, with the ability to support students in developing strong quantitative reasoning skills. **(Desirable)** * Demonstrated track record of delivering modules with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and formal modeling. Familiarity with integrating real\-world applications and empirical insights into classroom discussions is important. **(Desirable)** * Demonstrated proficiency in using the Bloomberg/Refinitiv Terminal. **(Desirable)** * Strong teaching experience or a clear interest in teaching in one or more of the following areas \- Microeconomics and Industrial organization, Macroeconomics and Dynamic analysis, Econometrics and Quantitative methods, and Development Economics and Public policy \- and should be willing and able to teach across these areas as needed. **(Desirable)** * Active involvement in national and international academic networks and events. **(Desirable)** * For associate professor roles, experience of PhD supervision is desirable. **(Desirable)** * For associate professor roles, established track record of securing or contributing to external research funding is desirable. **(Desirable)** * Fellowship of UK Higher Education Academy. **(Desirable)** * Experience of teaching students where English is a secondary language. **(Desirable)** **Planning and organising** * Experience of planning and monitoring teaching activities, ensuring plans complement broader research and education strategy. * For Associate professor role, experience in coordinating and leading academic initiatives or projects is required. * Proven ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions. **(Desirable)** * Successful track record of developing innovative research proposals and attract research funding. **(Desirable)** *…