Lecturer in Finance / Fintech

Location: London Campus

The Institute of Inner-City Learning, part of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, is seeking to appointa Lecturer in Finance / Fintech at its London Campus.

- THE ROLE –

The Lecturer in Finance / Fintechwill be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas within the broad areas of Accounting and Finance. They will be required to lead and/or teach modules such as Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Finance, Financial Management and Corporate Governance at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The ability and willingness to teach and/or lead FinTech modules at various levels will be an advantage.

The Lecturer in Finance / Fintechwill deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study.

The Lecturer in Finance / Fintechwill make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

Main duties will include:

• Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team
• Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles
• Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment and dissertation work
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
• Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity, as a means of updating knowledge in an appropriate specialism and underpinning effective learning and teaching, or for seeking publication, knowledge transfer, public dissemination, or for funding and grant opportunities
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- ABOUT YOU -

You should have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as Accounting and/or Finance (preferably with some FinTech modules)
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in relevant subject area
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

- BENEFITS -

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement of 35 days annual leave per year (plus 8 bank holidays & 4 University closure days)
• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 18th February 2024, 11:59pm.