Lecturer(Assistant Professor)/Associate Professor in Accounting, Finance or Banking

Are you an experienced academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research in the areas of accounting, finance, banking, and related topics?  Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University? Do you have the drive to tackle new challenges?  

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

We are seeking to appoint outstanding, successful individuals with a strong research and teaching profile to complement our existing research strengths in Accounting and Finance. As a Lecturer (Assistant Professor)/Associate Professor, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the School, Faculty and University, and contribute to academic leadership in the field of business with specific emphasis in the areas of accounting and finance. The position is open to those with expertise in the field of Accounting, Finance or Banking including Financial Technology; Entrepreneurial Finance; Analytics and Quantitative Methods; and any area of Accounting Research.

The Accounting and Finance Department fosters a vibrant research culture, where the personal development and career progression of early career researchers is an integral part of our strategy. Our research encompasses four main themes, with a focus on applied and empirical studies, supported by four specialist research centres. The Department has also invested over GBP 2.5m in databases to support world-class research. During the most recent six-year period, the members of the Department published over 40 research articles in academic journals, recognised as either Journals of Distinction (CABS 4*) or Top Journals in their field (CABS 4). 

Please refer to the How to apply section of the job description to see the information which needs to be included in the application.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Konstantinos Bozos, Head of Accounting and Finance Division

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8685

Email: [email protected]

Or

Professor Shima Amini, Chair in Entrepreneurial Finance

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 20 Feb 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: Lecturer Grade 8: £51,753 – £59,966 p.a (discretionary up to £65,509) Associate Professor Grade 9 £61,759 to £73,708 p.a. (discretionary up to £82,930)