Early Career Fellowship in Economics
Closing date: Friday 05 June 2026, 12.00 pm
Salary: Grade 7 of the Oxford salary scale, starting at point 1, rising to point 3 (currently £39,424 to £41,636)
Balliol College proposes to appoint an Early Career Fellow (ECF) in Economics. This is a three-year, full-time, fixed-term post available for the period 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, the first three terms of which will be probationary. The area of the post is Economics. Eligible candidates may come from any branch of the discipline, subject to being able to meet the teaching requirements.
The post is intended to provide opportunities for an excellent early-career economist to develop teaching and research skills, and also to gain experience in administrative tasks.
Economics teaching at Balliol College is led by James Forder and Mathias Jensen, Fellows and Tutors in Economics. The successful applicant will also work closely with tutors in Politics, Philosophy, History, and Management. Information on Balliol Fellows and Lecturers can be found on the Senior Members page.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (BST) on Friday 5 June 2026.
To apply for this role and for more details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see these further particulars.
Applications comprising a completed application form, covering letter (1-2 pages, including teaching experience), a curriculum vitae with details of qualifications and experience, and a statement of current and planned research interests and publications (1-2 pages) should be sent electronically to the College Office ([email protected]). A sample of written work will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Applicants wishing to discuss the post should contact Fellow and Tutor in Economics, James Forder, or the Senior Tutor, Nicola Trott. References from the three academic referees listed on the application form may be taken up by the College at any point in the process unless the application form specifically requests otherwise. Complete applications should reach the College no later than 12 noon BST on Friday 5 June 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 29 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a teaching demonstration and to talk about their research as part of the selection process.