Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance

De Montfort University Dubai is seeking talented and experienced individuals to join the Faculty of Business and Law as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance. These full-time academic roles are ideal for individuals committed to delivering high-quality, globally relevant education within a UK higher education framework.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative and practical modules in economics and finance, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a dynamic, data-driven global economy. These roles support the continued growth of DMU Dubai’s business programmes and reflect a balance of academic excellence and market relevance.

Key Responsibilities

For Both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer:

• Teach and assess economics and finance modules at foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.
• Deliver content across key subject areas, including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics/Financial Statistics, and Financial Economics.
• Integrate statistical and analytical tools such as R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and Advanced Excel/VBA into module delivery.
• Design course content and assessment strategies aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Provide academic advising, dissertation supervision, and student mentorship.
• Contribute to student recruitment, open-day activities, and external engagement.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Lecturer:

• Lead curriculum development, programme design, and module coordination.
• Provide mentorship to junior academic staff and support academic leadership.
• Contribute to the faculty’s research output through publications, conference participation, and grant development.
• Support consultancy and income-generating activities where appropriate.
• Assume programme leadership and other academic administrative responsibilities.

Candidate Requirements
Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline (Required for both roles).
• A PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related area is Essential for Senior Lecturer and Desirable for Lecturer.
• For Lecturer roles, in the absence of a PhD, a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA) is required.
• All academic qualifications must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or be eligible for attestation upon offer.
• Candidates must also ensure their qualifications are eligible for UAE Ministry of Education equivalency or be willing to initiate the process upon appointment.

Experience:

• Lecturer: Ideally 2–4 years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably within a UK HE context.
• Senior Lecturer: Ideally more than 4 years of teaching experience in higher education, including curriculum development or module leadership.
• Proven teaching experience in at least three of the following subject areas:
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Econometrics / Financial Statistics
  • Financial Economics
• Proficiency with statistical and data visualisation tools such as R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel/VBA.
• Experience contributing to curriculum design, innovation in pedagogy, and research output (Required for Senior Lecturer; Desirable for Lecturer).

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to teach effectively using diverse methods and technologies.
• Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching, and academic excellence.
• Ability to manage academic responsibilities independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and project coordination experience (Senior Lecturer only).

Why Join DMU Dubai?

De Montfort University Dubai is a branch campus of DMU Leicester, UK. Since launching in Dubai International Academic City in 2021, and now based in Dubai Internet City, DMU Dubai continues to deliver UK-quality education through globally relevant programmes in a modern and multicultural academic environment.

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance, you will be part of a vibrant academic community shaping the next generation of business leaders and economists, while contributing to excellence in transnational education, research, and industry engagement.