Professor of Economics

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• Department: Economics
• Salary: Starting from £74,144, rising to £90,381
• Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended
• Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026
• Reference: AS13296

The University of Bath, ranked 8th in the UK and top 150 globally, excels in research, innovative teaching and industry partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within a vibrant academic community.

The Department of Economics is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, with 58 academics, five specialist research groups and strong global engagement. It offers PhD, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong employability record.

As a Professor of Economics you will contribute to excellent teaching, impactful research and provide leadership to one of the department’s research groups.

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and supervise PhD students.
• Publish in internationally leading economics journals and secure research funding.
• Lead one of the department’s research groups and collaborate across university centres.
• Engage with external partnerships, policy bodies and research organisations.

• Record of publications in general interest and top field economics journals.
• Evidence of research leadership at national and international levels.
• Proven record of excellence in teaching and PhD supervision, including innovative methods.

Potential onsite interviews are planned on 19th and 20th March 2026.

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Georgian architecture, cultural events and green surroundings.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition and language courses.
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 5 discretionary days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities (Apprenticeships, Linked In Learning, etc.).
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum.
• Family‑friendly workplace.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses.
• Commitment to diversity, gender equality (Silver Athena SWAN) and inclusion.
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory, Disability Confident Leader, autism‑friendly university.
• Safer Recruitment commitment.

We do not assess immigration or right‑to‑work status until the offer stage. All offers are conditional upon meeting UK right‑to‑work requirements.