Associate Professor in Finance

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, permanent

About the role

We are seeking a committed and forward-thinking academic to join the School of Accounting and Finance as an Associate Professor in Finance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a thriving research environment, supporting colleagues, developing collaborative partnerships, and helping to shape the School’s strategic direction.

You will be expected to lead high-quality research, secure external funding, and engage with external stakeholders to enhance the School’s contribution to wider society. You will also play a key role in delivering engaging teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning programmes. The position involves contributing to curriculum development, mentoring students and colleagues, and supporting the School’s academic leadership. You will be encouraged to take initiative, work collaboratively, and help foster a positive and innovative learning environment.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Finance and bring a strong record of research aligned with the School’s priorities. Your experience will include publishing in respected journals, supervising postgraduate researchers, and contributing to academic leadership. You will be committed to creating a supportive and stimulating learning experience and have experience teaching students at various levels.

You will be an effective communicator who values collaboration and diverse perspectives. Your approach to teaching and research will reflect a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous development. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr Hilary Coyle on hc366@leicester.ac.uk

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 equity, 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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