Lecturer in Finance Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 5 September 2025
Interview date: 15 September 2025

By reference to the relevant SOC code, sponsorship may be available for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants considering this route must ensure they meet the required points threshold before applying. Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Lecturer in Finance (Maternity Cover)

Fixed-term, 12 months

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Finance to provide maternity cover on a fixed-term one-year contract. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching Finance modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, alongside associated responsibilities in module administration and student support.

Expertise in Financial Economics, Financial Markets, or Financial Stability would be highly desirable.

About the Department

The Department of Finance and Accounting is made up of two main areas: Finance (ICMA Centre) and Accountancy. This post is situated within Finance, where the appointee will be expected to make key contributions.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach across a range of Finance modules at undergraduate and pre-experience master’s level, as agreed with the Head of Department.
• Deliver teaching in Financial Economics and Financial Markets (essential).
• Use Blackboard or similar virtual learning environments to support teaching (experience desirable but not essential).
• Contribute to academic administration, citizenship activities, and academic leadership roles as appropriate.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in Finance or Economics.
• Experience of teaching at university level in English.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Professor Radu Tunaru
Head of Department, Finance and Accounting
r.s.tunaru@reading.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a proud supporter of the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality, the Race Equality Charter, and a champion of LGBT+ inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered in line with business needs.