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Lecturer in Finance

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Feb 13, 2017

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JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute
to School’s administration/outreach activity.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Teaching:
1. Deliver teaching and assessment activities in Finance and/or within own area of specialism including lectures, setting/marking
coursework, practicals, and field work to undergraduates and postgraduates.
2. Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria
and provide constructive feedback to students.
3. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
4. May oversee research students as directed by Head of School.
5. Supervise practical work where it is part of the course, and advise students on techniques.
6. Plan and develop independent teaching contributions and contribute to the design or revision of course units.
7. Help to develop appropriate teaching approaches and contribute to curriculum development.

Research:
1. Develop and plan an area of personal research and expertise, and/or undertake research under supervision within a specific
research project or as a member of a research team.
2. Publish research in appropriate journals etc. and present work at conferences.
3. Carry out analysis, critical evaluations and interpretations using methodologies and other techniques appropriate to area of research.
4. Where appropriate, source and secure external funding in collaboration with others from the relevant funding bodies to ensure
continued growth of the School’s/area’s research profile.
5. Provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area.
6. May work/collaborate on original research with colleagues in other institutions.

Administration/Contribution to the Community:
1. Contribute to the School’s outreach strategy by developing external links.
2. Provide pastoral care for students within own area to ensure that all issues are dealt with in a timely, sympathetic and effective manner.
3. Carry out designated light routine School administrative duties, including, for example, committee work, course administration etc.
4. Be responsible for the record–keeping associated with teaching and the preparation of teaching materials.

Planning and Organising:
1. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with Head of School/mentor.
2. Design/update modules in line with School’s teaching strategy.
3. Plan and prepare research papers to meet publication deadlines.
4. Prepare research proposals for submission for external funding.

Resource Management Responsibilities:
1. Use teaching and research resources, laboratories and workshops as required.
2. Co-manage, where appropriate, with grant holder external funding relating to research project.
3. Act as mentor for students.

Internal and External Relationships:
1. Member of the School Board and Examination Board and such committees relevant to their administrative duties.
2. Collaborate with other staff within School.
3. Involved in developing links or joining external networks to share information and ideas.
4. Contribute to the School’s outreach programme by establishing links with local community groups, industries etc.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. PhD in Finance (or cognate field) or within six months of completion.
2. Ability to publish at an international standard in any area of Finance although preference will be given to those with research
expertise in asset pricing, corporate finance, international finance or quantitative finance commensurate with stage of career.
3. Potential to earn external research income.
4. Teaching and assessment experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels in Finance commensurate with stage of career.
5. Demonstrate ability to do appropriate administrative tasks.
6. Evidence of ability to advance the research and teaching goals of the School.
7. Ability to strengthen the School’s national and international research networks.
8. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate clearly and effectively to students, academic colleagues and to
professional bodies and managers.
9. Evidence of ability to provide effective leadership.
10. Evidence of good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Ability to contribute to executive education programmes.

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