Lecturer in Finance (0.8 FTE/FTC 2 years) - GCU01835

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Scottish university in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Finance to enhance its teaching and reputation in Finance and Financial Services. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, recent teaching experience, and may bring industry insight. The role offers the chance to deliver modules, supervise students, and influence high-quality finance education. This part-time role promotes equality and development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Finance or Accounting are required.
• Recent teaching experience in a higher education setting is essential.
• Industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess modules in Finance.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Enhance the student experience across programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Expertise in Financial Technology

Supervising students

Education

Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting

Higher education teaching qualification

Job description

Advert

This is a part-time (0.8FTE)/fixed-term contract for two years

Glasgow Caledonian University, the largest and leading modern university in Scotland, is a vibrant, values-led institution with campuses in Glasgow and London. Committed to high-quality education and research supporting our communities, we maintain strong partnerships with employers to help our students achieve their career aspirations.

In 2023, we ranked among the top 40 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide, the UK's 2nd top-performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We are the top modern university in Scotland across these guides. Our university is also the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and was ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the People and Planet league table.

We offer a wide range of professionally accredited courses and have partnerships with over 300 industry partners. We have the highest proportion of undergraduate graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) among Scottish modern universities, with 91% of our students employed or engaged in further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland's leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and support over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries through transnational partnerships. We are dedicated to widening participation and increasing access for students from diverse backgrounds.

Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence, we aim to transform lives and communities.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Lecturer in Finance within the Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk, based in the Glasgow School for Business and Society.

The successful candidate will focus on delivering high-quality teaching supported by scholarly activity. We welcome applications from individuals who can enhance our teaching and reputation in Finance and Financial Services. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications in the subject area, ideally including a professional qualification in Finance or Accounting. Recent teaching experience in a higher education setting is essential, and industry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities include delivering and assessing modules, supervising students, and enhancing the student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Expertise in areas such as Personal Investment, Pensions, Financial Regulation, Mortgages, Consumer Issues in Retail Financial Services, or Financial Technology is desirable. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE is preferred. The post also involves developing curricula to ensure academic rigor and currency in the subject area.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Jane Burt, Head of Department, Finance, Accounting and Risk, at [e-mail].

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all our activities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates demonstrating the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is dedicated to a fair and transparent recruitment process free from bias, aiming to attract and retain a high-performing workforce. The university holds the Athena SWAN Silver award, recognizing our achievements in promoting gender equality. We are also a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, striving to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible, with reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. Additionally, we are a Carer Positive 'Engaged' employer, supporting staff with caring responsibilities. The university is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our benefits include opportunities for professional development, family-friendly policies, a cycle-to-work scheme, and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that appointments will be made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified.