Lecturer in Finance

Terms:Permanent, Full-Time post - 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Noon on 5th June 2024 *Early Close:  We reserve the right to close adverts sooner than the closing date

Interview date: likely to be w/c 24th June 2024

Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Change your career, change lives 

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Finance with a range of teaching and research skills who can make a significant contribution to the School’s Department for Accounting and Finance.

The role

• teaching, by preparing module material as a member of a module team contributing to the presentation of modules and monitoring  teaching quality;
• undertaking research, pursuing external research funds, publishing and contributing to the faculty’s research culture;
• teaching at residential schools or other direct student contact as required; and
• contributing to the general academic and professional life of the School as agreed.

Skills and Experience

A successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in accounting or relevant professional accounting qualification to support teaching and research in accounting.

• A track record of excellent teaching at university level in Finance modules at such as corporate finance, financial management, derivatives and risk management, including curriculum and pedagogical design and development, and a commitment to the provision of quality service to students.
• A developing record of research in the area of finance or accounting that is commensurate to the position.
• A good understanding of developing finance teaching materials in English.
• A commitment to professionalism as a colleague and proven track record of working with others as a member of a team.
• A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population.

More information can be provided via a below.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Paula Haycock at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or [email protected] quoting the reference VRF 21646

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.