Assistant / Associate / Full Professors in Economics

Job Description

Assistant / Associate / Professor of Economics Imperial College London seeks three Assistant / Associate / Professors of Economics to join the Imperial Business School.

We are Imperial – a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

As a global top ten university in London, we use science to try to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of more people in it. Across our nine campuses and throughout our Imperial Global network, our 22,000 students, 8,000 staff, and partners work together on scientific discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship. Their work navigates some of the world’s toughest challenges in global health, climate change, AI, business leadership and more.

Founded in 1907, Imperial’s future builds on a distinguished past, having pioneered penicillin, holography and fibre optics. Today, Imperial combines exceptional teaching, world-class facilities and a habit of interdisciplinary practice to unlock scientific imagination.

Imperial has four academic faculties – Engineering, , and Business School, as well as a significant number of challenging world problems.

Imperial has a leadership model comprising the and Deputy President, Professor Peter Haynes.

Medicine Natural Sciences the Imperial interdisciplinary research centres focusing on President, Professor Hugh Brady, and the Provost Please refer to further particulars for more information about Imperial.

Imperial College London

• The Post Job Title: Department/Division Faculty: Campus location: Job Family/Level: Accountable to: Responsible to: Key working relationships (internal): Key working relationships (external): Working hours: Contract type: 6.
• Background of the posts Located in the heart of London, Imperial an Assistant / Associate / Professor of Economics Department of Economics and Public Policy Imperial Business School South Kensington Academic Job Family, Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Head of the Department of Economics and Public Policy Head of the Department of Economics and Public Policy Colleagues within the Department of Economics and Public Policy and the Business School more broadly; in particular with programme teams Research collaborators at other institutions As reasonably necessary but normally not less than 35 hours per week For Associate and Full Professors, these are fulltime, open-ended posts. For Assistant Professors, these are Full-time, Fixed-term posts with a sevenyear contract and the expectation that you will apply for promotion to Associate Professor in year Business School offers attractive research environment and teaching loads with competitive salaries. Research in the Department of Economics and Public Policy is frequently interdisciplinary, and faculty regularly publish in top-tier journals in economics and in other fields. The School and the Department have been expanding, and the Department's strategy is to use recruitment to broaden the range of its research. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in Behavioural / Experimental

Economics, Industrial Organisation, Labour Economics, Macroeconomics and Urban Economics.

We welcome candidates whose research cuts across more than one field of economics, but at present we do not expect to hire candidates who specialise solely in Development Economics, Environmental Economics or Health Economics.

The post holder will contribute to the academic mission of Imperial to deliver world class scholarship, education and research. In addition, the post holder will be required to contribute to administration within the Department, to a level commensurate with their seniority.

• Information about the School 3.1 Overview

Imperial Business School, a faculty of Imperial College London, educates students through a diverse range of MBA, MSc, undergraduate and PhD programmes. Committed to excellence, we were ranked in the top three Business Schools by the latest UK government’s Research Excellence Framework (REF). We are amongst just one per cent of business schools worldwide to have been

accredited by the three largest, and most influential, business school accreditation associations:

AASCB, AMBA and European Quality Improvement System. We have just received a department level Silver Athena SWAN award from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU), in recognition of our commitment to tackling gender inequality in higher education.

3.2 Research and Business School composition Imperial Business School has grown substantially in recent years, with major investment by Imperial. The Business School has six core academic areas: analytics & operations management, economics & public policy, finance, innovation & entrepreneurship, marketing and strategy & organisational behaviour.

• Analytics & Operations

Our academics conduct research in the areas of business analytics and the design and management of processes across the manufacturing and services sectors. Faculty research interests are broad, with in manufacturing, supply chain, health, energy, retail, digital transformation, marketing, and finance.

• Economics & Public Policy

We investigate a diverse range of topics including: the effect of government climate change policies on business; the contribution of knowledge assets to economic growth; determining fairness and value in the telecommunications industry; and how to improve the quality of service in the public sector. We have a particular focus in health economics and policy, studying incentives for individuals and health organisations. Our projects engage a range of different industries as well as researchers from across Imperial College

London.

• Finance

Our world-class researchers engage with, and disseminate research to, practitioners, policy-makers and academic colleagues to develop a more robust financial system. Our faculty regularly publish in the top financial economics journals and participate actively in world-renowned academic, industry and policy conferences. A number of high-level academic and practitioner conferences take place at the Business School, offering students, alumni and faculty the opportunity to network and shape the future of finance.

Our well-cited academic research has international impact, while our students are regularly placed in top finance jobs in the private sector, international organisations and academia.

• Management & Entrepreneurship The advent of new technologies as well as and expertise services, pricing, transportation, ongoing social, environmental organisational changes mean new approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship are needed and their effectiveness needs to be researched and validated. Faculty members are particularly interested in the core of themes of: spotting and leveraging entrepreneurial opportunities; managing the innovation process; building and operating entrepreneurial ecosystems; and commercialising science innovations.

• Marketing

Our marketing projects examine a number of key challenges, from the differing notion of brand attachment to managing employee and customer behaviour, from marketing analytics and aggregating and understanding diverse information sources in decisionmaking, to the nature of purchase decisions. Our research offers important insights and solutions for firms and organisations in a range of industries.

3.3 Education - Teaching Activities of the Imperial Business School The Business School offers the following programmes.

• Full-Time MBA
• Executive MBA
• Global MBA
• Weekend MBA
• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance & Accounting
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Investment and Wealth Management
• MSc Risk Management and Financial Engineering
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Management
• MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management
• MSc Strategic Marketing
• MSc AI, Economics and Policy
• MSc International Health Management
• MSc Economics & Strategy for Business
• MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance
• Doctoral Programme (MRes and PhD)
• Summer Schools
• BSc Economics, Finance & Data Science
• BSc Biomedical Technology Ventures (with Department of Bioengineering)
• Cross-faculty undergraduate courses (not full degrees)
• Executive Education custom programmes
• The Post – Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities 4.1 Research
• To develop a broad range of research within the department.
• To direct, lead, or contribute to, a research area at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• To supervise, train and mentor research staff and students at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• To obtain funds and research grants and to encourage and guide junior research staff to do the same.
• To manage research projects.
• To write reports for research sponsors and to take part in Audit.
• To publish high-quality research in peer reviewed journals.
• To attend and present work at national and international conferences.
• To develop contacts with other research organisations, both academic and commercial.

• To collaborate with and strengthen links with colleagues within the Imperial Business

School across all departments and contribute to the work of the Business School and wider university.

• To attend and contribute to research and administrative meetings within the Department as and when requested.
• To foster scientific collaborations through organising, attending and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, within the Department and with other appropriate parties at Imperial.

4.2 Education - Teaching and Training

• To teach and examine courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work and personal supervision.
• To plan and review their own approach to teaching.
• To act as a coach and role model through excellent practice and mentoring of colleagues.
• To supervise PhD candidates.
• To provide pastoral support for students.
• To contribute to curriculum development.
• To take a leading role in, or contribute to, the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment.
• To contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the field.
• To act as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• To work with national bodies on curriculum development and quality assurance.

4.3 Strategy and Business Planning

• To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the academic team and the departments
• To make a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the appropriate departments and colleagues in other parts of the Business School and wider university.
• To play an active part in the strategic planning of financial, staff and research resources.
• To represent the Department, the Business School and Imperial at external meetings, as appropriate.

4.4 Leadership and Team Working

• To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with to regard individual performance, academic teams, the department, the Business School, Imperial, and when participating in national/international initiatives.
• To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and the wider university as required.
• To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
• To adhere to Imperial guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

4.5 Management and Administrative duties

• To lead, play an active part in or contribute to the management of financial, staff and research resources, in line with Imperial policy and procedure.
• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the department’s teaching and research activities.

• To attend relevant academic or management committees.
• To comply with Imperial and departmental policies.
• To undertake other appropriate administrative duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

4.6 Staff Management

• To take responsibility for the appointment, management and development of Imperial staff, in line with our policies and procedures.
• To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.
• To be responsible for the annual review conversation (ARC) with staff who report to the post holder.
• Annual Review Conversation (ARC) and Mentoring Annual Review Conversation (ARC)

The Annual Review Conversation (ARC) is an opportunity for staff to have a discussion with their line manager, focusing on everything they need to thrive at work. Building on regular oneto-one meetings, ARC aims to recognise ongoing contributions and plan for the future based on individual and departmental needs and aspirations. Staff are required to participate in these schemes when requested to do so by the Dean of the Faculty or Heads of Departments. ARCs are conducted annually, in conjunction with the line manager.

Mentoring

Imperial will provide a mentor to the appointee through our Mentoring at Imperial scheme.

Mentoring at Imperial | Administration and support services | Imperial College London Imperial's mentoring scheme, available to all our job families and Faculties, is a widely used development tool that enhances effectiveness, confidence, and career advancement. Mentoring is based on a trusting, mutually respectful relationship where one colleague supports another’s development with their expertise and knowledge. Most mentoring occurs between senior and junior colleagues, although peer mentoring is also possible. Through confidential one-to-one conversations, mentees are encouraged and challenged to achieve their potential and aspirations.

• Workplace Environment and Inclusivity

The post holder will have office facilities and access to administrative support at the South

Kensington campus.

All members of our community are expected to follow the Imperial Values & Behaviours framework. Our values are:

• Respect
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Innovation

Employees are also required to comply with all Imperial policies and regulations paying special attention to:

• Overseas working
• External interests
• Smoke-free policy
• Probation periods

All employees must undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety-relevant to specific roles, as set out on Imperial's Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page.

Imperial is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see research | Research | Imperial College London Imperial believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in our care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level: Find out more about animal research at Imperial.

Culture and inclusion

Our values are not just a statement on our webpage, they are the fuel behind our commitment towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.

Imperial has a Race Equality Charter action plan November 2021. We are also a Disability Confident Leader and .

All staff members are encouraged to engage with our staff networks, including:

• Imperial As One for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and allies
• Able@Imperial for staff with disabilities and allies
• Imperial Pride Network for LGBTQ+ staff and allies

Our other networks include the Black Postdoctoral Network and ,.

Imperial has family leave policies which are available to staff irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, biological sex, or transitioning. There is also a policy.

(DORA), About Imperial in place after receiving the bronze award in Stonewall Diversity Champion Parents and Carers Network flexible working

The Inclusion Team provides advice, guidance and training for all staff to raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), with senior leadership support (including that of the Associate Provosts for EDI).

• Person Specification Academic job titles

Imperial Business School has a 7-year fixed-term Assistant Professor career-track programme; Assistant Professors are expected to apply for promotion to Associate Professor in the sixth year of their time at Imperial and successful candidates will be offered an open-ended contract.

Assistant Professors who already have significant post-PhD experience may apply for promotion before their sixth year.

Pathway

Assistant Professor (entry level)

• A completed PhD
• One paper of good journal standard (whether accepted or not)
• Evidence of some teaching experience Assistant Professor (after a few years) As above, plus
• Several publications in academic journals of high international standing
• Record of successful PhD supervision
• Good teaching record Associate Professor As above, plus
• A proven, independent research agenda
• A record of income generation, through research grants or executive education
• Successful contribution to administration
• Evidence of a growing international esteem Professor As above plus
• A continuing stream of world class publications confirming international reputation
• Evidence of research leadership internationally
• A track record of income generation
• A significant role in external relations of the Business School and/or Imperial College

Applicants will be assessed against the following person specifications, taking into account the level of the position for which they are applying:

E – Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done.

D – Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.

Requirements - Assistant Professor (E) and Education PhD in Economics or related field or equivalent, awarded before taking E up the position

Knowledge and Experience

Evidence of a developing research profile and clear future research plans E that have the potential to contribute to and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives.

Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

E

A developing national reputation and expertise in the field of economics E Experience of preparing grant applications for submission

D

A portfolio of research publications, confirming

D (commensurate with career stage)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and E effectively

A high level of analytical capability

E

Ability to develop skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing E the performance of colleagues

Good leadership skills

E

Ability to work under pressure

E

Good organisational and management skills

E

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

E

Collaborative and able to build and E relationships, both internally and externally Requirements - Associate Professor (E) and Education PhD in Economics or related field or equivalent

E Knowledge and Experience

An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research E publications, confirming national/ (commensurate with career stage)

Essential

Desirable (D) national standing sustain effective working

Essential

Desirable (D) international standing

An established national and developing international reputation and expertise in the field of Economics Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, E teaching and management as appropriate Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes E Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of E colleagues through coaching and mentoring Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

E

Requirements - Associate Professor (E) and Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD)

E

A significant track record in attracting high levels of research funding D Evidence of management and administration experience

D

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and E effectively

A high level of analytical capability

E

Ability to make a significant contribution to the management of a E department Proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the E performance of colleagues, ensuring the effective performance and development of a leading research department

Good leadership skills

E

Ability to work under pressure

E

Good organisational and management skills

E

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

E

Collaborative and able to build and sustain

E relationships, both internally and externally Ability to demonstrate a coherent and E programme, with clear future plans that align with and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives.

Requirements – Professor (E) and Education

Essential

Desirable (D) effective working sustainable research

Essential

Desirable (D)

PhD in Economics or related field or equivalent

E Knowledge and Experience

An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research E publications, confirming international standing An international reputation and expertise in the field of Economics E

A sustained track record in attracting high levels of research funding D Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of E colleagues through coaching and mentoring Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, E teaching and management as appropriate Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes E Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students

E

Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD)

E

Evidence of management and administration experience

E

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and E effectively

A high level of analytical capability

E

Ability to make a significant contribution to the management of a E department Proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the E performance of colleagues, ensuring the effective performance and development of a leading research department

Requirements – Professor (E) and Excellent leadership skills

E

Ability to work under pressure

E

Good organisational and management skills

E

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

E

Collaborative and able to build and E relationships, both internally and externally Ability to demonstrate a coherent and E programme, with clear future plans that align with and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives.

Personal attributes for all levels (E) and A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development E activities for the role The understanding and vision required to contribute to the setting and E delivery of strategic goals.

A willingness to engage in collaborative research

E

A commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive E learning environment for students

A commitment to work as part of a team in assisting the smooth E running of the Group and its research and teaching programmes

A personal commitment to Imperial’s vision and values, including high-E quality teaching and research.

Supportive and tolerant

E

• Salary and Conditions of Service

A full set of terms and conditions will be given to the successful candidate, together with Imperial’s most important policies, which affect staff. The principal terms and conditions are as follow: The salary will be internationally competitive.

The post will be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level of the Academic Job Family. Any salary increases or performance payments will be determined in accordance with procedures which govern senior academic staff.

Annual cost of living increases will be determined by Imperial through its local collective bargaining machinery.

Salaries are payable on the 24th of each month, except in December, or on the preceding working day where the 24th falls on a weekend, by transfer to a bank or building society account.

Deductions in respect of income tax and National Insurance contributions will be made from salaries at the statutory rates.

Academic staff normally take annual leave during Imperial vacations and by arrangement with the Head of Department in the light of academic and departmental requirements.

entitlement is 43 days for full-time staff (pro rata entitlement for part-time staff). This is inclusive of 8 days for Public holidays and a total of 8 is closed over Easter and Christmas.

Essential

Desirable (D) sustain effective working sustainable research

Essential

Desirable (D)

Annual leave

University closure days each year when the Imperial

At the beginning of the leave year staff will be required to allocate the appropriate number of days of their mandatory leave entitlement to cover the closure days and public holidays that fall within that leave year. For part-time staff the allocation should cover their normal working days that fall upon a closure day, bank or public holiday during that leave year.

The occupational pension scheme is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Staff members who are already members of the Federated Superannuation System for Universities (FSSU) or the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (NHSPS) may, if they are still eligible, retain their membership in these schemes.

Unless stated otherwise in the offer of employment, or agreed by the head of department, the appointment may be terminated by either side by giving a minimum of three months’ notice in writing. For academic members of staff who wish to give notice of their intention to resign from Imperial the last day of service should fall on one of the following dates: 31 December; 31 March;

30 June or 30 September or at the end of a term by agreement with the Head of Department.

All staff have a probationary period of six months, with the exception of Assistant Professors who normally serve three years.

Staff on a fixed term contract receive notice of the ending of their employment within that contract. No further contractual notice will be given unless the contract is to terminate prior to the end date specified in the offer of employment.

Imperial would be as above.

Total Remuneration Package

Our Total Remuneration Package (TRP) includes our sector-leading package of pay, pensions and recognition as well as our range of benefits.

We have many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (

, insurance, staff networks, support for staff and Benefits to support an active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as the , and access to onsite leisure facilities.

Childcare

Our staff have access to the Early Years Education Centre

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated nursery, located at the South Kensington Campus. We also have other affiliated nurseries located at other campuses.

Imperial offers support with EYEC fees in the form of a salary sacrifice scheme enabling parents to pay fees before tax and national insurance contributions are taken.

• Applications

Our preferred method of application is online, on our website at the following link: site (select “Job Search”). Please apply online, uploading any relevant supporting documents.

In these circumstances, the notice from flexible working private health childcare cycle to work scheme (EYEC) which is the Imperial’s

Imperial Careers

All candidates, please ensure you have uploaded all of the documents below to the application form before submitting:

• Cover letter that explains your reasons for applying to Imperial

• CV
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching scores (where applicable)
• 3 research papers (where applicable - for Assistant level applicants who have just completed their PhD, or have still to complete it, just your job market paper is fine).

All candidates will be contacted after the shortlisting is completed.