Lecturer in Economics (BUS226A)

Type of contract: Substantive

The University of Aberdeen is launching a 4+0 undergraduate degree with its partner Chinese University Geosciences Beijing (CUGB) taught in its entirety at the CUGB campus on the tropical island of Hainan.

The University of Aberdeen Business School invites applications for two full-time (Teaching and Research) Lecturers in Economics to be based in Aberdeen but teach at CUGB Hainan. The successful applicant will primarily be based at the University of Aberdeen but will be required to spend substantial periods of time in China. Accommodation in China and travel to and from China will be covered by the University of Aberdeen

Candidates will have developed strong research expertise in Economics and demonstrate excellent teaching abilities. All fields of Economics will be considered, whilst a background in Finance will also be considered. A willingness and an ability to immerse yourself in the academic activities in both campuses is essential.

These are full-time posts that are dependent and underpinned by the delivery of the programme provided in partnership with CUGB.

Appointments will be considered at Lecturer on academic potential, record and experience.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof David McCausland, Head of Department of Economics, University of Aberdeen Business School, e-mail: d.mccausland@abdn.ac.uk

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa .

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk ) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: BUS226A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3rd May 2026

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