Senior Lecturer – Data Analytics & Fintech

LSBU; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LSBU UAE is seeking a Faculty member in Data Analytics and/or Fintech to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across related disciplines. The role involves lectures, seminars, and practical sessions that connect academic theory with industry relevance.

You will collaborate with Course Leaders and module teams to support student learning, contribute to assessments, and uphold high academic standards in a British university setting.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Data Analytics, Fintech, Statistics, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant teaching experience, industry experience, or a combination of both in data analytics, financial analytics, fintech, statistics, or related areas.
• Proficiency in R/RStudio and Python for statistical modelling, analytics, and machine learning.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualisation.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or SPSS for statistical and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Git/GitHub, and reproducible research tools such as R Markdown, Jupyter, or Colab.
• The ability to deliver engaging and effective teaching at higher education level.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting student learning and academic development.
• A commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Knowledge of current developments within data analytics, fintech, statistics, finance, and related disciplines.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and practical sessions.
• Support students in developing subject knowledge and analytical skills.
• Deliver practical learning using tools and technologies relevant to data analytics and finance.
• Apply innovative teaching approaches and digital learning technologies.
• Ensure teaching delivery aligns with LSBU academic standards and learning outcomes.
• Prepare, review, and update teaching materials, presentations, and learning resources.
• Support assessment design, marking, moderation, and feedback processes.
• Provide academic guidance to students during and outside scheduled teaching sessions.
• Monitor student engagement and identify opportunities to enhance learning outcomes.
• Support students in applying data-driven techniques to real-world problems.
• Contribute to maintaining academic integrity and quality assurance.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Data Analytics, Fintech, Statistics, Finance, or related field

Tools

R/RStudio

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Git/GitHub

Jupyter/Colab

Job description

LSBU UAE is seeking a Faculty member in Data Analytics and/or Fintech to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across related disciplines. The role involves lectures, seminars, and practical sessions that connect academic theory with industry relevance.

You will collaborate with Course Leaders and module teams to support student learning, contribute to assessments, and uphold high academic standards in a British university setting.