Lecturer in Finance

Northeastern University; City Of London; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in London seeks a Lecturer in Finance to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree (PhD desirable) and proven teaching competency in Finance with a capacity for adapting to innovative teaching practices. This role involves developing engaging curricula and collaborating across disciplines to promote inclusive learning. The university values work/life balance and offers competitive benefits including 25 days leave and support for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle Scheme vouchers

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to utilize technology in teaching effectively.
• Demonstrates an inclusive teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Finance courses.
• Develop innovative and inclusive teaching methodologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

Skills

Teaching competency in Finance

Excellent IT skills

Adaptability and innovation

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Masters (PhD desirable)

AdvanceHE Fellowship status or equivalent

Job description

About the Opportunity

Position overview

Discipline

Business & Project Management

Faculty

Social Sciences

Location

London Devon House / Portsoken (St Katharine Docks)

Term

Fixed term ending 30th June 2026 A range of terms may be available up to 0.8 FTE.

Salary Range

Lecturer (G7) 42701 to 48035 per annum progressing to 50977 once in post.

Benefits

The university supports staff maintaining a good work / life balance offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Line Management Responsibility

None

Reports to

Assigned faculty line manager in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)

By arrangement

The role

Northeastern University London invites applications for Lecturer in Finance. The appointee will be teaching undergraduate and / or postgraduate students across a range of areas of finance potentially including international finance and provide teaching-related service as required. Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching excellence.

Core duties will include development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Business at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Business to one or more of the following areas: financial technologies AI-resilient teaching sustainability and ethics. We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education.

About the Faculty

The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Faculty of Social Sciences and is likely to contribute to work across a variety of teams both faculty and professional services the 2025 / 26 academic year the Business and Project Management faculty team will comprise approximately 20 academic staff working in a range of fields including strategy international business marketing finance and accounting organisational behaviour financial technologies sustainable business practices and project management.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has approximately 70 academic staff including academics in Economics Politics and International Relations Sociology Anthropology Psychology and Design & Communication Studies. The University provides a positive environment for interdisciplinary collaborations and encourages work across disciplinary boundaries.

About the DAmore-McKim School of Business

Embedded in the Global Network the growing Business & Project Management Discipline in London works closely with the DAmore-McKim School of Business Northeastern University Boston.

For over 100 years the DAmore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Today our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders of the world capable of working navigating and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever. We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelors and masters levels and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio.

All of these are enhanced by Northeasterns global campus system and experience-powered education addition our use-inspired faculty and their research focus on transformative impact for humankind. Ultimately DAmore-McKims values-driven culture and cross-border approach to learning and research empower our students faculty alumni and corporate partners to create impact far beyond the confines of time discipline degree and campus.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role the following should apply - if you do not have the experience below please highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified all criteria are considered essential.

Qualifications

• Masters (PhD desirable). Equivalent relevant professional experience in lieu of masters or PhD will also be considered.
• AdvanceHE Fellowship status (FHEA) or equivalent teaching qualification achieved or expected (desirable)

Key Criteria

• Teaching competency in Finance at Levels 47 (i.e. both undergraduate and postgraduate levels)
• Demonstrates through evidence excellent ability to be adaptable innovative and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and teaching related service
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students including at postgraduate level and with a focus on experiential learning
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes including but not limited to technology data backed processes and decisions sustainability and ethics
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills both face-to-face and online
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching

Additional Information

Enquiries may be made informally to Dr Sanjay Bhowmick Head of Discipline for Business. However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary. Applications must include a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria and a teaching statement (1 page maximum).

The panel will be shortlisting for the positions on a rolling basis until they are filled so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the University

Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.

Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028 / 29.

Choose NU London

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaining a good work / life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass : - 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
- Support with private medical insurance.
- Eye test reimbursement.
- Cycle Scheme vouchers.
- 24 / 7 employee assistance / support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.