Lecturer in Accounting, Finance and Banking

The Department of Accounting and Finance is looking to recruit full-time faculty members at the Senior Lecturer level in the area of Finance.The positions are open ended, and the Senior Lecturer is equivalent to Associate Professor in other countries. A specialism in Financial Econometrics, Big Data in Finance, Machine Learning in Finance is desirable but not essential.
The Finance Group has three existing research groups, Business Finance (BF) , Quantitative Finance (QF) , and Sustainable Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE), focusing on topics such as company finance in both public and private companies, venture capital, financial markets, derivatives, risk management, cryptocurrencies, sustainable finance, climate finance. The Accounting Group has existing expertise in the area of accountability, performance management, governance, accounting in public sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), accounting in emerging economies, and public-private-NGO partnerships.
Our school prefers quality over quantity. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their research has publication potential in top level journals, as indicated by rankings in the Accounting and Finance CABS-AJG current journal ranking list and FT50 list.
The successful candidates will be engaged academics who enjoy working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and show enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues within the department and across disciplines.
The candidates should have experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as a preparedness to teach specialist and core subjects.
For details of the members of the Accounting and Finance Department see here .
Informal enquiries may be made with the Head of Department of Accounting & Finance Prof Radu Tunaru ( R.The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Senior Leadership and Management
The Vice-Chancellor is the senior academic officer and, as Chief Executive, is responsible to the University Council for management of the University. He is supported by an executive group, which includes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the three Pro-Vice-Chancellors, the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance and the Director of Human Resources. The Heads of the Schools of Studies at Sussex report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
The Chief Operating Officer heads the Professional Services of the University. In addition, under the University Statutes, the Chief Operating Officer is Secretary to the University Council. The Director of Finance reports to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of ITS and the Librarian report to the Chief Operating Officer.
The School / Division
The University of Sussex Business School is a unique research-focused interdisciplinary school, which takes a strong policy-directed view on business practices while also developing the underlying core disciplines. It includes the Department of Accounting and Finance, the Department of Strategy and Marketing, the Department of Management, the Department of Economics and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU).
With such excellent foundations the University of Sussex Business School offers something distinctive and special to the future of business and management research and education in the UK and beyond. The Department of Accounting and Finance The Department of Accounting and Finance, founded in 2018 is composed of two subject groups (Accounting and Finance) and a number of cross-disciplinary research groups.
The Department currently hosts four undergraduate and five postgraduate programs entirely within the department, and several more degree programs are offered jointly with other Departments in the School and the University. This includes BScs in Accounting and Finance; Banking & Digital Finance; Finance and Business; Finance & Technology; and MScs in Accounting & Finance; Banking & Finance; FinTech, Risk & Investment Analysis; Management & Finance; Sustainable Finance & Accounting. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to our teaching portfolio. We also have many international links, collaborating with universities around the globe. Sussex is an inclusive, welcoming and truly international University.
Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Finance
Grade: Senior Lecturer (Research & Teaching focussed), Grade 9
School: University of Sussex Business School
Location: Jubilee Building
Responsible to: Head of School
Students, other members of Faculty within the School and University, School Officers, academics in the field in other institutions.
Senior Lecturer is a career-grade teaching and research position. Post-holders will be expected to show academic leadership in both teaching and research, and to support the management and strategic planning processes of the School and the University.
To provide academic leadership in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching programmes.
To engage in high-quality research activity resulting in high-quality publications to be submitted to the REF at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence;
To lead research projects or research initiatives in the School; and to contribute to the School’s research strategy.
To support the management activities of the School and University.
Teaching & Student Support Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the University quality standard and regulations, and take responsibility for the quality of programme units. Regularly review and update course content and teaching materials, ensuring that they remain up-to-date and relevant, incorporating advances in the subject area and utilising appropriate technology. Supervise taught postgraduate students, providing advice on study skills. Undertake and complete administrative duties required in the professional delivery of teaching. Undertake academic advising duties, and provide first-line support for sensitive issues, referring on as appropriate to services providing further assistance. Adopt an approachable and accessible attitude towards students, offering office hours, informal advice etc.
Research, Scholarship & Enterprise Contribute to the development of School research strategies and themes. Carry out independent research on research projects. Carry out independent research and act as a Principal Investigator or project leader on research projects. Produce high-quality research outputs that have significant impact in the field, for publication in recognised high-quality journals. Make presentations at national or international conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events of a similar standing, and identify ways to disseminate research outputs informally via the internet, the media and other forms of public engagement. Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism, and engage in continuous professional development. Conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others, if required.
Contribution to School & University Attend and contribute to School meetings. Engage in activities beyond day-to-day teaching duties, for example Admissions Days. Assist with undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment. Library Representative, Year Tutor, Exam Board Chair, or personal/academic tutoring. Undertake an administrative or organisational role within the School e.g. Library Representative, Year Tutor, Exam Board Chair, or personal/academic tutoring. Undertake additional administrative duties, as required by the Head of School.
Lead the development of new courses/programs relating to Finance while ensuring that existing courses/programs are relevant and delivered to high quality standards. Publish in top journals in Finance and adjacent areas such as Economics or Management. Pursue research grant applications and external engagements on Finance topics. Participate actively in the department internal seminar series Deliver excellent teaching to our students at both UG and PG level Promote research in Finance at the University of Sussex Business School through mass-media outlets
INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Evidence of novel or innovative approaches to teaching supervision or assessment, including appropriate uses of technology. Sustained high-quality teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate portfolios, as evidenced by surveys, questionnaires and peer review. Evidence of the integration of research, scholarship and professional practice with teaching activities. Responsible and effective involvement in the broader arena of the School and/or University including, where appropriate, a role providing support, pastoral care and guidance to students or colleagues.
Experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Potential of significant and high-quality publications in top journals in Finance.
Track record of significant and high-quality publications in top journals in Finance.
Evidence of proactive contribution to School and/or University.
Excellent presentation skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues and external audiences.
Ability to exercise a high degree of innovation and creative problem-solving. A willingness to participate in support activities beyond normal teaching duties.
Evidence of potential to publish in top journals in Finance at an advanced stage.
A minimum one top publication in Finance journals. Experience with teaching relevant modules in Finance.
A willingness to teach modern Accounting & Finance modules such as Market Microstructure, Machine Learning in Finance, Financial Econometrics, Big Data in Finance, Textual Analysis.
Ability to provide online teaching materials.
A willingness to apply for research grants in collaborative interdisciplinary networks.
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