Teaching Fellow: Economics

Title: Teaching Fellow: Economics

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver a range of teaching materials at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-informed approach to student learning.

2. Undertake student assessment and examination activities, including the provision of appropriate feedback to students.

3. Supervise students and staff as required, providing direction, support, and guidance.

4. Engage in individual or collaborative scholarship activities, developing and producing learning materials and disseminating the results as appropriate.

5. Participate in the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching development activities.

6. Develop knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing educational links with industry and influencing public policy and the professions.

7. Carry out Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions, for example through membership of committees and/or by acting as class/module/year co-ordinator.

8. Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, experience, and qualifications/registration.

9. Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Economics or related discipline.

You’ll be rewarded with:

- Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.

- Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.

- Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

- Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.

- Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.