Associate Lecturer - EC2065 Macroeconomics (HE1)

1. Job Description
This course will cover the fundamental principles of macroeconomics at an intermediate level. Topics include the supply side of the economy and economic growth, the demand side of the economy, consumption, investment, fiscal policy, the labour market and unemployment, financial markets, banking, money and monetary policy, business cycles, inflation, and international macroeconomics.

At the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities, students should be able to think about and give answers to key macroeconomic questions, for example:

• What are the forces that drive long-term prosperity?
• Is a growth slowdown in emerging economies inevitable?
• Why are real interest rates so low?
• What causes bubbles in financial markets?
• Does the government have a budget constraint?
• How does the labour market respond to structural change and shifting employment patterns?
• What is the role of banks and why are they inherently fragile?
• Is it a good idea for central banks to set up new digital currencies?
• Why does economic activity fluctuate?

2. Job Requirements

• A Ph.D or Master's Degree in a related discipline from a reputable university.
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred.
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage.
• Applicant must be available to teach either day classes or night classes or both day and night classes.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.