Lecturer in Economics

To deliver a range of high quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities. Contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes. Establish an independent research portfolio within the parameters of the school/department research portfolio. Engage in relevant research, professional and knowledge exchange activities and have input into administrative duties. Teaching and Learning

• Teach as a member of a teaching team within an established programme.
• Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet defined
learning objectives. May act as module leader.
• Producing teaching materials informed by current research and scholarship that
motivate and inspire student learning.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria. Assess the work and
progress of students and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Supervise and provide support and guidance for student learning activities, such as
study skills, work-based learning and research activities and, where appropriate, placements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support and guidance for students, signposting to
specialist services where appropriate. Act as personal tutor to students, supporting their progress and development as learners through one to one and group activities, and being a point of contact for reference requests after graduation.
• Contribute to module/programme development and curriculum review.
Research and Scholarship
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own and joint research.
• Conduct individual and /or collaborative research projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop knowledge exchange activities establishing
research and educational links with industry to influence public policy and the professions. Leadership and Management
• Plan and manage own teaching.
• Perform appropriate administrative tasks associated with teaching and scholarship
activities.
• Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality assurance and enhancement
processes. Citizenship
• Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working
relationships with other team members.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Contribute to wider school/university activities e.g. open days, student welcome,
graduation and clearing events.
• Build internal and external links to enhance own teaching and learning activity.
• Participate in institutional widening participation and outreach activities.
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and
prospective students, staff, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the University's values of an inclusive and diverse community.
Values and Regulations
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director
of the Liverpool Business School.
• A commitment to LJMU's values and regulations and Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in
the Respect Always Charter.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic
and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy and the Climate Change Action Plan.
• The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been
agreed by the University's Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder's mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University's Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to
externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude requiredto perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken toimply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant.Essential FactorsAn honours degree, in a related disciplinePostgraduate qualification or other equivalentqualification, or appropriate level of experience asappropriate to discipline.Experience of teaching Economics at undergraduatelevel or delivering professional training in Economics.Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduatelevels in relevant lectures, tutorials and seminars and tosupervise postgraduate students.Ability to contribute to the curriculum and takeresponsibility for the effective and efficient delivery ofteaching programmes/modules.Evidence of engagement in quality research activity.Ability to undertake organisational and administrativetasks appropriate to working within Higher Education.Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusivelearning environment for students and of providingexcellent pastoral and academic support to students.Ability to work both individually and as a member of ateaching team.Ability to use ICT as a research tool and to developteaching materials.Excellent communication skills (oral and written),coupled with the ability to develop these skills instudents.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspireand collaborate.Commitment to LJMUs values and regulations, includingequality and diversity policy.Desirable FactorsHE Teaching qualification.PhD in a relevant area.Membership of a relevant professional or teaching body.CMBE award holder

Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35 hour working week.17.5% employer contributions to pensions for non-academic staff enrolled into LocalGovernment Pension Scheme (LGPS).28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers'Pension Scheme (TPS).Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision.30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above.8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year.Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexibleworking hours and part-time roles where possible.Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year.Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after yourmental and physical wellbeing.Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge andmeet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning.Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climatechange.Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion StaffNetworks.Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days.Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-todaypurchases across a range of retail outlets.Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annualtravel season tickets and cycle to work scheme.Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.