Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Fintech and Business Analytics

University of Derby; Derby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Derby is seeking a passionate lecturer in Fintech and Business Analytics, aiming to inspire the next generation of leaders. The role involves delivering engaging teaching, supporting student development, and contributing to impactful research. A good honours degree and a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field are essential. The benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Holistic wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Commitment to personal development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and forward-thinking academic.
• Experience in developing and delivering modules.
• Strong teaching and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Support student learning and development.
• Contribute to the School's research and enterprise activities.

Skills

Academic expertise in Fintech

Industry insight in Business Analytics

Digital capability

Module development experience

Education

Good honours degree in a relevant discipline

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

At Derby International Business School, we are committed to delivering education that is high in quality, rich in innovation, and grounded in real-world application. We aim to empower students to become better qualified, better connected, and better prepared to thrive in their careers. The School delivers a distinctive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study opportunities spanning a wide range of disciplines.

Our new state-of-the-art International Business School is embedded in the heart of the city to bring academics, students and the business community together. Our strong partnerships with global corporations, Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the leading professional bodies ensure our students benefit from meaningful industry engagement. Through placements, consultancy projects, mentoring, live case studies, industry visits, guest speakers, and networking events, we connect students with the best business minds.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate lecturer in Fintech and Business Analytics to inspire the next generation of industry leaders. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and research within their specialist field.

You will deliver engaging and innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, support student learning and development, and contribute to the School's research and enterprise activities. You will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development, research activity, and industry collaboration.

Anticipate interview date: Tuesday 30^thSeptember 2025

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking academic with a strong foundation in Fintech and Business Analytics. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of academic expertise and industry insight, with a passion for delivering high-quality, student-centred learning and contributing to impactful research and enterprise activity.

You will hold a good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, alongside subject-specific expertise. A PhD (or near completion), or equivalent professional achievement, is essential, as well as Fellowship of the HEA or a willingness to achieve this. The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing and delivering modules or programmes in Fintech and Business Analytics, strong digital capability with practical application to support student learning, and a track record of collaborating with industry partners to enhance the curriculum and student experience.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Parminder Johal, Subject Lead for Accounting, Economics and Finance [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team [e-mail]

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button above.

£38,784 to £56,535 per annum