Senior Lecturer in Finance

Aston Business School, a triple-crown accredited School situated in the heart of Birmingham - England’s second-largest city - seeks to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious academic with a demonstrated ability and interest in achieving excellence in research, teaching, and impactful contributions within the field of Finance. The newly established Department of Accounting and Finance, containing nearly 50 members, aims to recruit a team-oriented faculty member at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer levels in Finance. The Department prioritises international standards of scholarship and research excellence, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the advancement and reputation of the Department in these areas.

We are in search of a dedicated colleague who exhibits strong potential as a researcher. The successful applicant should be capable of conducting independent research and demonstrating leadership in finance related to research initiatives, including the pursuit of research grants. Their research outputs should meet the high standards necessary for publication in leading journals within Finance, and/or in closely allied academic disciplines such as Economics, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning for Finance.

Moreover, the individual is expected to provide exemplary teaching in our undergraduate and postgraduate programs as designated by the Head of Department. Experience and proficiency in teaching topics such as Risk Management, Fintech, and Machine Learning in Finance would be particularly advantageous. As a member of the academic community, the successful candidate should be prepared to undertake administrative duties and participate in academic citizenship activities, as well as assume academic leadership roles as appropriate.

By joining the Accounting and Finance Department, you will be part of a dynamic group of academics whose research has been published in prestigious journals and who possess extensive experience in supervising PhD students and securing research funding. We foster an environment that promotes academic excellence, encourages mutual support and collaboration, and nurtures the development of emerging academics.

We are committed to constructing and expanding a successful and vibrant academic team engaged in both teaching and research, thereby enhancing the School’s reputation. The appointed academic will be responsible for supervising PhD and Master’s students, as well as those on industrial placements. While a teaching qualification is desirable (/expected at Senior Lecturer level), we are happy to support early-career candidates in obtaining a teaching qualification and fellowship with Advance HE.

Aston University’s Equality and Diversity Policy Statement unequivocally asserts our commitment to non-discrimination against any individual. We have a proactive obligation to promote equality across race, disability, and gender. (https://www2.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/documents/hr/policies-guidance/equality/Equality%20and%20Diversity%20Policy%20Statement%20Final.pdf)

Aston University is dedicated to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, having been recognized with a gold award. We take pride in our vibrant, friendly, and supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere. 

Aston Business School is conveniently located in Birmingham City Centre, offering excellent transport links, with London just 1.2 hours away by train. It also has a presence in the city of London and through various partnerships, in several places globally.

The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Enquiries about the vacancy:

Name: Professor Andy Lymer

Job Title: Head of the Department

Email: a.lymer@aston.ac.uk

Enquiries about the application process, shortlisting or interviews:

Recruitment Team via recruitment@aston.ac.uk or 0121 204 4500.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £57,422 to £66,537 per annum