Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Role Summary

The role is for an experienced academic with a strong track record in high-quality teaching and service to the University through leadership and management. This is typically combined with a proven record of impactful research.

Job Purpose

To lead and contribute to research, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer, benefiting students, the School, the University, and the wider community.

Essential Requirements

Ability to deliver effective teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, ensuring hands-on, real-world experience aligned with current industry best practices. Develop engaging teaching materials and implement innovative, practice-based learning and teaching approaches that reflect the latest trends, tools, and techniques in the field.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of courses and programmes in collaboration with colleagues in Dubai and London
• Identify and integrate best and innovative practices in learning and teaching into personal teaching methods
• Ensure that personal research and subject knowledge inform teaching practices
• Actively contribute to initiatives that identify, implement, and promote best practices in teaching and learning across the faculty and institution
• Integrate research insights and materials into the curriculum
• Take lead responsibility for a programme area, subject, or course, as required
• Enhance student experience and outcomes
• Provide academic advice and support to students
• Work closely with teaching, technical, and administrative staff to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment

• Promote the development of the Campus’s research capacity and culture
• Lead and shape major research projects and/or collaborations
• Maintain a strong personal research profile with outputs of high international standing
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating societal impact through research and knowledge transfer
• Supervise Master’s students in research and dissertation projects

• Lead learning and teaching activities in a designated area, such as programme leadership
• Manage research and knowledge transfer activities, including self-contained projects or contributions to broader programmes
• Contribute to cross-Campus activities, including student recruitment, induction, assessment, and national and international partnerships
• Represent colleagues and students on Campus committees, as required
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to colleagues
• Manage allocated people and resources effectively
• Undertake additional duties as required

• Postgraduate qualification (normally a doctorate or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across core areas in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Expertise in one or more specialist areas within these fields, such as:
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Management Accounting and Cost Control
• Auditing and Internal Controls
• Taxation and Corporate Finance
• Investment and Portfolio Management
• Financial Risk Management and Derivatives
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• FinTech and Digital Finance
• Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing
• Behavioural Economics and Decision-Making
• International Trade and Economic Policy
• Macroeconomic and Monetary Policy
• Econometrics and Data Analysis
• Strong industry orientation, with experience embedding professional qualifications, industry collaborations, and real-world learning experiences into teaching
• Ability to integrate industry engagement through live projects, case studies, guest lectures, and partnerships with professional bodies
• Proficiency in developing and delivering hands-on, applied learning experiences using industry-standard tools, software, and simulations
• Evidence of subject competence and a track record of research outputs, normally of high international standing, commensurate with career stage
• Track record of innovation in teaching and learning, including curriculum design and promotion of best practices in pedagogy
• Ability to engage and motivate students and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and high-performance learning environment
• Proven record of success in undertaking, supervising, and managing research activity, including master’s supervision

• Industry experience in accounting, finance, or economics, or professional consultancy experience in a relevant field
• Membership of or affiliation with professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent
• Experience applying financial and economic models to real-world business challenges
• Familiarity with financial analysis, econometric modelling, or accounting software (e.g., Bloomberg, Python/R for financial modelling, SAP, STATA, SPSS, etc)
• Knowledge of emerging trends such as digital finance, AI in accounting, blockchain, and sustainable investing
• Track record of securing research and knowledge transfer funding
• Experience supervising doctoral students and leading research projects
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or an equivalent teaching qualification