Lecturer in Finance (Teaching Focused)

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leicester seeks a Lecturer in Finance (Teaching Focused) to teach and develop finance programmes. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to pedagogical innovation. This role offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Recognized expertise in finance.
• Recent experience delivering finance modules at university level.
• Commitment to teaching quality and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop undergraduate and postgraduate finance programmes.
• Supervise student dissertations.
• Contribute to programme design and student support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Pedagogical excellence

Education

PhD or equivalent professional experience

Job description

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About The Role

Due to continued growth in the School, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance (Teaching Focused) to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of our undergraduate and postgraduate finance programmes. You will teach across a range of modules in finance, both in-person and through distance learning, while supervising student dissertations and supporting curriculum innovation in a research-informed teaching environment.

As part of your role, you will also contribute to the School’s scholarship agenda through a variety of outputs and engagement activities. You’ll be involved in programme design, student support, quality assurance, and academic leadership. With opportunities to participate in enterprise initiatives and external collaborations, this post offers a platform for delivering meaningful impact in the field of finance education while enhancing the School’s national and international profile.

About You

You will have recognised expertise in finance, supported by a completed PhD or significant equivalent professional experience. You should have recent experience delivering finance modules at university level and demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical excellence and innovation. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to academic work, and the ability to contribute to teaching quality and curriculum development are essential.

Whether your background is academic or from the finance profession, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking academic community that encourages continuous professional development.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hilary Coyle on [e-mail]

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 2 September 2025.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Higher Education

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