Lecturer in Finance - AC2449MX

Start Date: January 2026
Fixed Term: 6 months.

We wish to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Finance to join the Department of Finance within the University of St Andrews Business School. You will be capable of teaching finance to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. Candidates should hold a PhD in Finance or Economics. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution toward relocation.
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Head of Finance, Professor John Wilson (jsw7@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Closing Date: 3 November 2025

Interview Date: 20 November 2025

Please quote ref: AC2449MXDD

Job Description: AC2449MXDD FPs.pdf

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