Lecturer in Finance

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance for a one-year maternity cover. The role involves teaching modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, primarily in Financial Economics and Financial Markets. Candidates should hold a PhD in Finance or Economics and have experience in university teaching. Applications for flexible working are welcomed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance or Economics is mandatory.
• Experience with university-level teaching in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach modules in Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to module administration and student support.
• Take on administrative duties and assume academic leadership roles.

Skills

Teaching in Financial Economics

Teaching in Financial Markets

Experience with Blackboard

Education

PhD in Finance or Economics

Job description

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 5 September 2025

Interviews will be held: 15 September 2025

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the website.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance for maternity cover on a fixed-term one-year contract. The holder of this post will be involved with teaching modules in Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with associated responsibilities in module administration and student support. Expertise and/or experience with teaching in Financial Economics, Financial Markets, and Financial Stability would be an advantage.

The Department of Finance and Accounting comprises two areas: Finance (The ICMA Centre) and Accountancy. The post-holder is expected to contribute to Finance teaching. The appointee is expected to:

1. Teach modules in the broad area of Finance at undergraduate and pre-experience master’s levels, as agreed by the Head of Department; ability to teach Financial Economics and Financial Markets topics is required. Experience with Blackboard is advantageous but not essential.
2. Take on administrative duties, contribute to academic citizenship activities, and assume academic leadership roles as appropriate.

You will have:

1. A PhD in Finance or Economics
2. Experience with university-level teaching in English

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Radu Tunaru

Contact Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounting Department

Contact Email: [e-mail]

The University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We support the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champion LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.