Lecturer in Finance (Teaching Focused)

About the role

Due to continued growth in the School, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance (Teaching Focused) to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of our undergraduate and postgraduate finance programmes. You will teach across a range of modules in finance, both in-person and through distance learning, while supervising student dissertations and supporting curriculum innovation in a research-informed teaching environment.

As part of your role, you will also contribute to the School’s scholarship agenda through a variety of outputs and engagement activities. You’ll be involved in programme design, student support, quality assurance, and academic leadership. With opportunities to participate in enterprise initiatives and external collaborations, this post offers a platform for delivering meaningful impact in the field of finance education while enhancing the School’s national and international profile.

About you

You will have recognised expertise in finance, supported by a completed PhD or significant equivalent professional experience. You should have recent experience delivering finance modules at university level and demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical excellence and innovation. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to academic work, and the ability to contribute to teaching quality and curriculum development are essential.

Whether your background is academic or from the finance profession, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking academic community that encourages continuous professional development.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hilary Coyle on hc366@leicester.ac.uk

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 2 September 2025.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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