Start Date: To be agreed

We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Finance to the Department of Finance within the Business School. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in Finance and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be producing research publications that strengthen those in the School, and to be capable of teaching finance to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. You will also be able to engage effectively with practitioners and policymakers in your chosen area of expertise.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Economics or Finance. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution toward relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives

Informal enquiries can be directed to Head of the Finance Department, Professor John O.S. Wilson, -

Applications are particularly welcome from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:

Closing Date: 6 September 2024

Interview Date: 21 October 2024

Please quote ref: AC2408ML

Further Particulars: AC2408ML

£45,585 to £56,021 per annum