About the role
The UCL School of Management is looking to appoint a forward-thinking and committed full-time Associate Professor (Education) in Finance. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in empirical finance.
As the School of Management is entering a new phase of growth, we are introducing an array of new undergraduate and postgraduate programs. There will be the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the launch of BSc in finance.
The post-holder will be expected to design and/or deliver and assess modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. The post holder will be involved in dissertation/project supervision, personal tutoring, and a range of citizenship roles within the School and/or the wider UCL. As an Associate Professor, the post-holder will i) demonstrate active engagement with the interface between scholarship research and education and its implications for teaching in the Finance area; ii) participate in education activity with students at any level, generating impact; and iii) engage with networks and reach in the context of colleagues in within UCL and beyond both nationally and internationally.
Please note that:
1. This is a post on the Teaching track/Education and is not an academic research track post.
2. A doctorate in the area of finance or economics is essential.
Competitive salary (includes Market Supplements on top of basic salary listed above).
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document. When completing your supporting statement, please tell us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.
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The successful candidate will need to evidence the following in their application:
3. Solid knowledge of theory and practice in a disciplinary area related to finance
4. Significant experience in teaching finance to undergraduates and/or postgraduate students
5. Evidence of excellence in teaching
6. A relevant PhD or equivalent Doctorate in finance or economics is required
7. Ability to relate relevant theoretical concepts in the finance area to the context of business practice
8. Ability to teach students or delegates from a wide range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
9. 41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
10. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
11. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
12. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
13. Immigration loan
14. Relocation scheme for certain posts
15. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
16. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
17. Discounted medical insurance