KBS-219-25 - Senior Lecturer/Reader in Finance

The successful applicant will develop and deliver innovative and engaging teaching on Finance modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake internationally excellent research in the area of Finance. The School is particularly keen to appoint scholars who are able to teach one or more of the following subjects: Principles of Finance, Risk Management, Quantitative Skills for Accounting and Finance, Financial Reporting, Sustainable Finance and Reporting, and Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance.

The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a strong research record and trajectory who can produce high quality outputs and enhance the University's research profile in the area of Finance. The role holder will also be expected to make a strong contribution to the leadership of the Department of Accounting and Finance. Evidence of income generation, impactful research, or corporate engagement are expected. Although all cognate areas of Finance will be considered, the School is particularly interested in applicants with research expertise in areas it is looking to grow, including (but not limited to) Risk Management, Financial Management, and Analytics / Machine Learning in Finance.

As a Senior/ Reader in Finance you can expect to :

• Deliver and contribute to the design of high-quality, demand-driven and student-centred taught programmes; as well as to provide academic leadership in this area.
• Lead and engage in research leading to high-quality publications at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence, develop income from research, enterprise, or corporate engagement individually or in collaboration with others.
• Engage in internationally excellent and/or world-leading research, enterprise or consulting projects as well as other initiatives on behalf of the School; to generate income; and to contribute to the School's overall strategy.
• Contributing fully to the School and University by participating in meetings, working groups, committees and other School and University activities.
• Support the management of the School, by taking on key roles and serve on School or University working groups or committees, as required.

What will you bring to the role ?

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area
• Specific knowledge and research reputation in the advertised subject area
• Significant experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Finance subject area including Principles of Finance; Risk Management; Quantitative Skills for Accounting and Finance; Financial Reporting; Sustainable Finance and Reporting; Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance
• Record of securing and managing major research grants appropriate to the discipline (at Reader level)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and/or teaching qualification (PGCHE), or equivalent; Candidates without qualification will be expected to obtain one as part of their probation

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number KBS-219-25

The successful applicant will develop and deliver innovative and engaging teaching on Finance modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake internationally excellent research in the area of Finance. The School is particularly keen to appoint scholars who are able to teach one or more of the following subjects: Principles of Finance, Risk Management, Quantitative Skills for Accounting and Finance, Financial Reporting, Sustainable Finance and Reporting, and Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance.

The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a strong research record and trajectory who can produce high quality outputs and enhance the University's research profile in the area of Finance. The role holder will also be expected to make a strong contribution to the leadership of the Department of Accounting and Finance. Evidence of income generation, impactful research, or corporate engagement are expected. Although all cognate areas of Finance will be considered, the School is particularly interested in applicants with research expertise in areas it is looking to grow, including (but not limited to) Risk Management, Financial Management, and Analytics / Machine Learning in Finance.

As a Senior/ Reader in Finance you can expect to :

• Deliver and contribute to the design of high-quality, demand-driven and student-centred taught programmes; as well as to provide academic leadership in this area.
• Lead and engage in research leading to high-quality publications at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence, develop income from research, enterprise, or corporate engagement individually or in collaboration with others.
• Engage in internationally excellent and/or world-leading research, enterprise or consulting projects as well as other initiatives on behalf of the School; to generate income; and to contribute to the School's overall strategy.
• Contributing fully to the School and University by participating in meetings, working groups, committees and other School and University activities.
• Support the management of the School, by taking on key roles and serve on School or University working groups or committees, as required.

What will you bring to the role ?

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area
• Specific knowledge and research reputation in the advertised subject area
• Significant experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Finance subject area including Principles of Finance; Risk Management; Quantitative Skills for Accounting and Finance; Financial Reporting; Sustainable Finance and Reporting; Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance
• Record of securing and managing major research grants appropriate to the discipline (at Reader level)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and/or teaching qualification (PGCHE), or equivalent; Candidates without qualification will be expected to obtain one as part of their probation

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number KBS-219-25

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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