Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Economics

Department of Economics and Finance | Te Kura Umanga me te Ōhanga
UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Department of Economics and Finance invites applications for a continuing position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor/Associate Professor at North American Universities) in Economics. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the Department through high-quality teaching, research, and service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics, with a focus on Applied Microeconomics, in areas such as Regulation, Energy Economics, Law and Economics and/or Labour Economics, although applicants in other areas of Applied Microeconomics would also be considered.
• Undertaking impactful research in Applied Microeconomics and publishing in internationally recognised Economics journals.
• Supervising postgraduate students and supporting their academic development.
• Contributing to the Department's vibrant research culture and the wider scholarly community.
• Participating in departmental, School, and University service activities.
• Supporting a positive, collaborative, and inclusive academic environment.
• Engaging with external partners and contributing to the reputation and profile of the UC Business School.

The successful candidate is expected to commence by early 2027.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an enthusiastic and committed academic who brings strong disciplinary expertise, a collegial mindset, and a passion for learning and discovery. You will have:

• A completed PhD in Economics (or close to completion with evidence of imminent submission).
• Demonstrated potential or a proven record of publishing in high-quality, internationally recognised journals.
• Strong skills in Applied Microeconomics, with the ability to teach across levels, including first-year courses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, enabling effective teaching and engagement with students.
• A commitment to high-quality, student-focused teaching and continuous improvement.
• The ability and willingness to supervise postgraduate research students.
• A collaborative approach and readiness to contribute positively to departmental service and collegial activities.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The Department of Economics and Finance is one of three departments of the UC Business School. UC Business School is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA and is known nationally and internationally for innovative, student-centric learning and cutting-edge research. The Department has over 20 highly motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. The Department and School provide a collegial environment, and academic staff have access to generous internal research funding, sabbatical leave, and the world-renowned Erskine fellowship program.

For more information about our team, please visit us at the Department of Economics and Finance.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. 

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer 
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ 

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $135,630 NZD.

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 15 February 2026 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

1. a 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals, 
   and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined)
2. a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

Please note, only two documents can be uploaded in the application process - please amalgamate all of the above into two documents.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Associate Professor Laura Meriluoto, Head of Department: laura.meriluoto@canterbury.ac.nz.

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. 

To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 30016INO.

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