Professor of Economics

Job Description

Professor of Economics

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 and impactful scholarship within a vibrant academic community. Our faculty is dedicated to excellence in education and research, spanning six departments:
Economics, Education, Health, Politics, Languages and International Studies, Psychology, and Social and Policy Sciences. We champion interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact, with globally recognised research rated world‑leading and internationally excellent in . Supported by strong research centres and vibrant groups, this role offers the opportunity to shape education, advance research, and create meaningful global impact.

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and has grown from a four‑member Political Economy Group in 1966 to a vibrant team of 58 academics. We are a diverse, research‑active community with five specialist research groups and strong global engagement. Regular seminars, workshops, and international conferences fost...