Associate Lecturer

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

The Associate Lecturer is a career development role which allows aspiring academics who are post-PhD, or close to PhD completion, the opportunity to gain experience in teaching and learning activities, to develop their research and/or academic leadership and management skills and gain a teaching qualification.

The objective of the role is to provide an early career opportunity for those who have potential in the field of management (mainly quantitative subject areas). The role is available only to those who have a PhD or will be close to completing one before the role’s start date of 1^st September 2025. This role will run for 2 years only. During this time, post holders would undergo training and development in the role. The fixed term nature of the role also allows others an opportunity to participate in the development opportunity.

With appropriate mentoring from the Department, you will help improve our students’ educational experience whilst gaining excellent teaching experience. Teaching and student contact time will be allocated in accordance with departmental needs.

Specifically, Associate Lecturers are expected to contribute to the design, delivery and management of our SOAS educational portfolio aligned to a specific subject discipline. This includes our undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD provision – online and on-campus.

The Associate Lecturer will also contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the Department and SOAS by conducting teaching and research and/or pedagogy development.

About the Department

The School of Finance and Management offers high quality research (MPhil/PhD), postgraduate, undergraduate and specialist training programmes on Accounting and Finance; Management; International Business; International Marketing; Finance; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy; and Public Policy and Management. Attached to the School of Finance and Management is the Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFiMS), which provides Distance Learning MSc programmes in the fields of Finance, Banking, Finance and Financial Law, International Business

Further information online:

https://www.soas.ac.uk/finance-and-management/

How to Apply: 

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV, including publications, and a supporting statement

Closing date:  29th June at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 7 July 2025

Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are be able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS

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