Assistant Teaching Fellow in Finance

Assistant Teaching Fellow in Finance
PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL)
£29,992 - £42,651 per annum

Coventry University is achieving an unprecedented level of success. Having been recognised as 1st in the world for Massive Online Open Courses in the MoocLab’s World University Rankings 2021, secured 26th spot in the 2021 Guardian University Guide, and achieved Gold for outstanding teaching and learning in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, our vision is to continue to enhance our position as a leading provider of innovative education and impactful research both nationally and across the world.

Peoples Future Limited is a dedicated subsidiary within the Coventry University Group and is looking to appoint Assistant Teaching Fellow to join the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting

The Faculty of Business and Law is a key part of this dynamic and innovative university group, with excellent links to major national and international organisations and close partnerships with universities around the world. Currently home to around 8,500 students, with 40% international, we are continuing to experience growth and are expanding our international reach, and enterprise activity.

The Faculty has a very collaborative and supportive ethos which builds a strong community of academics and makes it a place where people want to work. We have made significant investment in staff areas to create a modern working environment which also allows colleagues the freedom to build their own communities. 

We strive to be innovative and bold in our delivery and have invested in one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, a state-of-the-art DigiComm Lab, and a Business Simulation Suite. The Faculty has two vibrant centres, producing world leading research - Centre for Business in Society and Centre for Financial and Corporate and Financial Integrity.

The School of Economics, Finance and Accounting is one of four schools in the Faculty of Business and Law and is home to subject disciplines in Accounting and Finance, Business and Finance, Finance and Investment, Business Economics, Financial Economics, Accountancy, etc. We are a diverse school with a wide range of programmes and an increasing number of activities in the area of enterprise and innovation. 

In addition to teaching and research, there are also opportunities for career progression through internationalisation and enterprise tracks. To support these ambitious plans, we are seeking new talent to join our expanding team. 

If you share our values and ambition and want to be part of this vibrant academic community, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Role Purpose:

The successful candidate will have a growing reputation in a combination of teaching and/or scholarship, along with a good understanding of course management and administration in their own area. Role holders will contribute the continual enhancement of the student experience and the activity, knowledge and values required for internationalising Higher Education.

Person Specification:

Excellent knowledge of academic theory and/or practice in a relevant discipline. 

Ability to deliver learning activities. 

Some teaching experience at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes is advantageous

Previous experience teaching in an appropriate discipline to an international audience would be advantageous.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork

Ability to help student groups develop professional skills. 

If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Dr Prabhu Udawatte, Head of School via email [email protected]  

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