Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance and Accounting
Permanent academic role in finance and accounting at a forward-thinking business school in London, focusing on interactive teaching and innovative pedagogy.
Best for:Best for experienced academics with a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance/accounting, a passion for innovative teaching methods, and a track record of scholarly activity or industry experience.
Overview
This permanent position at S P Jain London School of Management offers the opportunity to teach finance and accounting at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will deliver modules in areas such as financial and management accounting, corporate finance, and investment, while contributing to programme leadership and mentoring. The role emphasizes interactive teaching methods, including Socratic discussions, case studies, and AI-integrated learning. The school values innovation, collaboration, and the application of real-world examples in the classroom. Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching experience, research or scholarly activity, and a commitment to advancing higher education pedagogy.
What you'll do
- Teach finance and accounting modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including financial and management accounting, corporate finance, and investment strategies.
- Lead or contribute to module development and programme leadership based on the candidate’s grade and experience level.
- Act as a personal tutor and mentor to students, fostering academic and professional growth.
- Develop and deliver interactive teaching methods such as Socratic discussions, case studies, simulations, and AI-assisted learning.
- Bring real-world market and company examples into the classroom to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to shape future programmes and contribute to the school’s evolving curriculum.
- Engage in research or scholarly activities relevant to finance and accounting disciplines.
- Participate in quality assurance processes and contribute to the employability agenda within higher education.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or above in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification with substantial senior experience in the field.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and scholarly activities.
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in teaching finance and accounting at the higher education level.
- Evidence of research or scholarly activity in finance/accounting disciplines.
- Commitment to innovative teaching methods, including interactive and AI-integrated approaches.
- Sound understanding of UK higher education quality assurance frameworks.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse cohorts and delivery formats.
- Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) or a commitment to achieving it within 18 months (Senior Lecturer: SFHEA within 24 months).
- Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- No visa sponsorship available for this position.
- Candidates should live within commutable distance of London or be willing to relocate.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-04 · open until filled
Apply via email to staffrecruitment.uk@spjain.ac.uk with a CV and a covering letter of up to two pages. The letter should outline your subject expertise, teaching approach, and the grade you seek. Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may occur before the closing date.
- CV
- Cover letter (up to two pages)
- Job description and person specification (provided to shortlisted candidates)
Contact
Dr Sadia Riaz· Director of Recruitment
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