Senior Lecturer in Finance Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance – Aston Business School

Aston Business School, a prestigious triple-accredited institution located in the heart of Birmingham—England’s second-largest city—is seeking a motivated and ambitious academic to join its newly formed Department of Accounting and Finance. With nearly 50 members, the Department is looking to appoint a team-oriented Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Finance who demonstrates a strong commitment to research excellence, high-quality teaching, and meaningful impact.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong research potential who can work independently and take initiative in securing research funding. The successful applicant will be expected to produce high-quality research suitable for publication in leading Finance journals and/or related fields such as Economics, Data Analytics, or Machine Learning for Finance.

The role also involves delivering outstanding teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Expertise in areas such as Risk Management, Fintech, or Machine Learning in Finance is highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to academic leadership, supervise PhD and Master’s students, and support students on industrial placements. Administrative responsibilities and active engagement in departmental service are also expected.

You will be joining a vibrant academic community known for research published in top-tier journals, strong experience in PhD supervision, and a collaborative culture. The Department is committed to fostering academic excellence, mutual support, and professional development, especially for early-career academics.

We value diversity and inclusion and are proud signatories of the Athena SWAN Charter, holding a Gold Award. Aston University is dedicated to providing an equitable, friendly, and supportive work environment. We actively promote equality regardless of race, gender, disability, or background, in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

Located in Birmingham city centre, the School offers excellent transport links, including direct rail access to London (1.2 hours), and maintains a presence in London and through global partnerships.

The salary and job description are aligned with the criteria for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. More information is available from the Home Office.