Adjunct Professor/Lecturer – Corporate Financial Policy

Fordham University London is seeking to appoint an adjunct professor for a level three course in Finance for the Fall/Autumn semester - starting on 7 September 2026 and concluding on 18 December with a study break on 26-30 October 2026.

This course examines how firms create value through investment and financing decisions. Students analyze the interaction between investment choices, financing strategies, and overall corporate performance. The course is case-oriented and covers advanced capital budgeting, debt–equity structures, dividend policy, investment banking, convertible securities, warrants, and issues in international corporate finance.

The objective is to build on the foundations of Financial Management and introduce students to advanced topics central to corporate finance decision-making.

Successful candidates must be experienced and effective teachers, able to cater for the diverse student body and engage students in the subject matter so that they are fully prepared for their journey through the bachelor degree. Teaching is in weekly three hour blocks. In Fall 2026, two sections will be offered and it will be taught on Wednesday mornings and afternoons (10am-1pm and 2-5pm, respectively).

Context

Fordham University London delivers undergraduate study abroad programming for approximately 600 students each year from Fordham University’s School of Arts & Sciences and the Gabelli School of Business.

Main Duties

• Teaching Corporate Financial Policy
• Preparation of teaching materials for the course
• Providing updated syllabus and course pack/reader details by the required deadline
• Providing academic advising either face-to-face or by email
• Arranging/accompanying students on co-curricular trips, and inviting guest speakers where appropriate
• Setting and administering examinations and others assessments – setting examination questions, invigilation and marketing when required
• Attendance at academic staff meetings (up to two per semester)

Required

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education and proven teaching effectiveness
• Excellent communication skills and responsive to students and the administration

Desirable

• PhD in a relevant field (or nearing completion)
• Previous experience of teaching within US higher education
• Research experience, publications and interests in the subject area

Person Specification

An individual who can develop effective working relationships with both academic and administrative staff. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the UK. If you are not a UK citizen, please address your right to work in the UK in your covering letter.

Salary

Starting salary: £4,878.02 per section plus pension contribution if eligible.* (based upon 2025-2026 rates. 2026-2027 rates to be determined).

The position will remain open until filled.

Application

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button above.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION

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