Salary: £39,592 - £44,414 p.a. (depending on experience) plus benefits

St John’s College is looking to appoint a College Associate Lecturer and Fellow in Economics from 1 October 2023.  This is an early career development post and is offered for a fixed-term period of five years.

The position offers the opportunity for progression towards an academic career in Economics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach on average nine hours of small group teaching a week during the twenty teaching weeks of the year (amounting to 180 hours of contact time) and to act as Director of Studies in Economics, within a team of three, where appropriate, (for which additional remuneration will be paid). You will also be expected to pursue scholarly research with a view to building up a high-quality publication record. The position provides the opportunity for collaboration and support from the world leading Cambridge economics research community. 

Other duties include College examining, participating in the selection of candidates for admission, attendance at Open Days, and general support for the academic development of the Economics students in College.

The salary will be in the range of £39,592- £44,414 p.a., depending on experience; the post is pensionable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). The successful candidate will also be provided with the usual benefits of a Fellowship in the College, and membership of the Faculty of Economics in the University of Cambridge.

As a Fellow of the College additional benefits include accommodation in College for single occupancy (subject to a service charge) or a housing allowance for those with partners or families. A generous dining allowance of 90 meals per quarter, with an entertainment allowance to bring guests in to dine, as well as a grants towards research activities, attending conferences, purchasing books and computer equipment. Fellows are also eligible to join two healthcare schemes following 3 months’ service.

Full details of the benefits are detailed in the further particulars, which also set out the relevant terms and conditions. For these and an application form, please see below, e-mail recruitment@joh.cam.ac.uk or telephone 01223 338794. Early applications are encouraged.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 5 April. Interviews will be held on 14 April 2023, zoom interviews would be available for overseas applicants.