Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming

University of Reading Malaysia (JB); Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Iskandar Puteri is seeking a Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming. The successful candidate will facilitate learning through lectures and seminars, produce teaching materials, and conduct research in finance. A PhD in finance or a related field and previous teaching experience are essential. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in finance, financial programming, or econometrics required.
• Teaching experience in higher education is essential.
• Proven research capabilities with journal publications are expected.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning through lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
• Produce high-quality teaching materials.
• Conduct research in finance and publish findings.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Programming in finance

Research and publication

Student support

Organisational skills

Education

PhD in finance or related field

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming

Position: Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming

School/Department: Henley Business School, University of Reading Malaysia

Reports to: Head of Henley Business School, University of Reading Malaysia

Purpose: Responsible for facilitating students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels on topics such as Financial management, Portfolio Management, Programming in Finance, Python, Machine Learning in Finance, Econometrics for Finance.
• To produce high quality teaching and learning material to support and develop student learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• To contribute to the writing of course validation documents as required.
• To contribute to the cross-Faculty development of curriculum and course materials.
• To exercise academic leadership, coordinating the efforts of colleagues to deliver module and programme objectives.
• To be an active member of relevant departmental committees.
• To enhance the quality of taught and research programmes at under-graduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• In the context of the role-holder’s teaching duties, to make independent decisions on the content of individual learning activities and marking for student assessment purposes, and to provide advice to colleagues on such matters.
• To act as module lead as required, co-ordinating the work of module to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required & co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify & respond to students’ needs.
• To act upon peer observation feedback, student feedback, and external examiner feedback to maintain high quality in learning and teaching.
• To conduct research or write research articles either individually or in collaboration with peers in the areas of finance and publish in high impact journals and/or books (either as article, chapter of a book, case study etc.)
• The ability to observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework.

Supervision

Supervision received: The post holder will report to the Head of Henley Business School. In the event that the tasks involve specific programme requirement, the post holder will receive guidance from the specific programme lead.

Supervision given: None

Contact

The post holder will have frequent contact with staff in Malaysia and the UK as well as students, applicants, and visitors.

Terms and conditions

This post is full-time and permanent. The probationary period applies. The post is based in Malaysia.

This document outlines the duties required for the time being of the post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the line manager may vary duties from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: A relevant PhD degree in finance, financial engineering, financial programming and/or econometrics. A candidate pursuing a PhD in Finance.

Knowledge: Must have suitable expertise to deliver lectures on programming in finance, econometrics or Python and preferably with knowledge of business economics. Advanced level of subject knowledge and of being an externally regarded lecturer or scholar. At least one-year relevant teaching experience in higher education. Proven and sustained track record of contribution to the development of policy and practice in teaching and learning support.

Research: A journal publication and research plan for recognized academic journals. Actively researching in relevant business economics, finance and/or computer programming particularly programming in Finance.

Disposition: An ability to keep abreast of, and lead developments in teaching and scholarship specific to the subject area, demonstrated through e.g. attendance at conferences, external contacts and, where appropriate, publication of research.

Other: An ability to support students both academically and pastorally. An ability to lead and/or work as part of a team. Organisational and administrative skills. Good presentation and IT skills. An awareness of diversity and inclusion within the workplace and in an educational context.

Notes

We are an international branch campus of the University of Reading, UK. Our campus is located in Educity, Iskandar Puteri. This content includes general information about the institution and does not affect the role’s responsibilities.