Lecturer in Finance

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 5 September 2025.
Interviews will be held on 15 September 2025.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance for maternity cover on a fixed-term one-year contract. The holder of this post will be involved with teaching in modules in Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with associated responsibilities in administration of modules and students. Expertise and/or experience with teaching in Financial Economics, Financial Markets and Financial Stability would be an advantage.

The Department of Finance and Accounting comprises two areas: Finance (The ICMA Centre) and Accountancy. The post-holder is expected to provide contributions in Finance. The appointee is expected to:

• Teach on some modules in the broad area of Finance in undergraduate and pre-experience master’s programmes as agreed by the Head of Department of Finance and Accounting; ability to teach Financial Economics and Financial Markets topics is required and experience with Blackboard would be a great advantage but not essential.
• Take on administrative duties and academic citizenship activities as well as academic leadership roles as appropriate.

You will have: compulsory

• A PhD in Finance or Economics
• Experience with teaching at university level in English

Contact Details for Advert
Contact Name: Radu Tunaru
Contact Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounting Department
Contact Email Address: r.s.tunaru@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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