Lecturer - Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor in Economics x 2

Applications Close : 12 June 2025

Job Description

The role

The Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce at Lincoln University is seeking two vibrant and dynamic individuals to join our Economics team.

Economics is central to our land-based mission—spanning the full food and fibre value chain, from farm-level decision-making to global consumer trends. You will contribute to impactful research and innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including international delivery with our joint programme with Huazhong Agricultural University in China. Be part of a university shaping sustainable land, food, and ecosystem solutions.

Some tasks of the role include:

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate economics courses
Supervising Honours, Master's, and PhD student research
Contributing to specialised programmes such as the BCom (Food and Resource Economics) and Master of Business degrees
Participating in Lincoln University's joint programmes in China, including short in-person teaching visits
Conducting and publishing impactful research aligned with land-based systems
Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to support the Faculty's mission
Permanent role, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) at our Lincoln Campus, with short periods of work in China.

Salary range as below:

Lecturer: Grade A6, $90,834 - $98,283
Senior Lecturer: Grade A7, $105,589 - $131,059
Associate Professor: Grade A8, $134,060 - $145,881

Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in Economics or a closely related field
• A strong quantitative background and research track record
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at tertiary level
• Willingness to travel and contribute to international education partnerships
• Expertise or interest in areas such as Data Analytics, Agri-Food Policy, or Behavioural Economics
• A commitment to sustainable, land-based systems and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Alignment with Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values.

Required Skills

We expect the candidates to have a PhD in Economics or a closely related field, a sound quantitative background, and a proven teaching and research excellence track record. While not mandatory, candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Data Analytics, Behavioral Economics, Macroeconomics, Agri-Food Policy, and Circular Bioeconomy. However, we also welcome applications from candidates whose research and teaching interests align with the broader mission of supporting sustainable, land-based systems and the evolving needs of the land-based sectors.

For more information about the role and to apply, please click the APPLY NOW button below.

For further details contact

Professor Wanglin Ma, the Head of Department

Email: Wanglin.Ma@lincoln.ac.nz

Phone: +64 3 423 0237