Lecturer in Finance

De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join the Faculty of Business and Law as Lecturer in Finance. This full-time academic role is ideal for someone committed to delivering high-quality, globally relevant education within a UK higher education framework.

The role focuses on providing excellent teaching, supporting student learning, and contributing to the development of finance-related programmes. The Lecturer will engage in research and scholarship and may participate in international collaborations as appropriate. The successful candidate will support programme leads, assist teaching teams, and contribute to the broader development of the faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver innovative, student-centric teaching sessions and seminars.
• Support students in their learning activities and create industry engagement opportunities relevant to modules.
• Contribute to developing relationships with local stakeholders and international partners.
• Perform faculty duties such as tutoring students, preparing course reports, and attending course boards.
• Engage in research, scholarly activities, and public engagement to enhance the faculty and university’s reputation.
• Contribute to programme and subject area development in cooperation with the wider team.
• Participate in faculty governance and quality assurance processes.
• Lead modules where allocated, plan and develop new modules, and set assignments at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities and support programme leads as required.
• Establish and maintain a portfolio of research activities with realistic prospects of publication.
• Maintain professionalism, collegiality, and cooperation with all staff and students in line with DMU values.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications:

• A relevant honours degree (BA/BSc) in Finance or a related discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate degree and either:
• A PhD in Finance or related field, or
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA).
• Academic qualifications must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) or be eligible for attestation upon offer.
• Candidates must ensure qualifications are eligible for UAE Ministry of Education equivalency or be willing to initiate the process upon appointment.

Experience:

• Ideally 2–5 years of teaching experience in finance-related disciplines in higher education.
• Demonstrated teaching in at least three of the following areas:
• Derivatives valuation
• Investment and portfolio management
• Financial Statistics / Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• Knowledge of introductory-level Macroeconomics and Microeconomics is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with statistical software (R, Python) and data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Advanced Excel/VBA).

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to deliver content using diverse teaching methods and technologies.
• Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching, and academic excellence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Evidence of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse range of staff and students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Engagement in research with realistic prospects of publication.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to the University’s values and equality and diversity policies.
• Willingness to work flexibly or off-site as required.
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
• Potential to enhance the faculty’s professional profile.

Note: Candidates must have reasonable exposure to the UK higher education system, either through education or work experience.

Why Join DMU Dubai?

De Montfort University Dubai is a branch campus of DMU Leicester, UK, delivering UK-quality education in a modern, multicultural environment. As a Lecturer in Finance, you will join a vibrant academic community shaping the next generation of business leaders while contributing to excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.

Please note: This is an enrolled position, which means we will be interviewing candidates while the post remains open. The final date for receiving applications is 2 December 2025