Associate Professor in Accounting, Finance or Banking (Teaching and Scholarship)

Associate Professor in Accounting, Finance or Banking (Teaching and Scholarship)

Are you an experienced academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and scholarship in the areas of accounting, finance, banking, and related topics? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading scholarship and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University? Do you have the drive to tackle new challenges? We are looking for colleagues who are passionate, committed and capable of delivering an excellent student experience.

As an Associate Professor (Teaching and Scholarship), you will provide effective and innovative teaching and demonstrate a potential to lead pedagogical thinking and developments in terms of teaching innovation, student experience and personal development.

You will be joining the Accounting and Finance Department within Leeds University Business School. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Research Centres operating within the Accounting and Finance Department, including the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF), the International Banking Institute (IBI) and the Centre for Financial Technology (Fintech), as well as other rich research and scholarship communities in LUBS. You will carry out teaching and pedagogical research within the Department and contribute to academic leadership in the field of Accounting, Finance or Banking.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a very successful department in our growing Business School here at the University of Leeds.

We are seeking an individual who can deliver research-led teaching in a wide range of topics related to Accounting, Finance or Banking. There are opportunities to teach in multiple undergraduate modules on our BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Banking and Finance programmes, as well as our successful and globally highly ranked MSc Finance suite.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub hosting staff clubs, events and support services, including discounted staff membership at our state-of-the-art Campus gym, The Edge and a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Konstantinos Bozos, Head of Accounting and Finance Department
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8685
Email: K.Bozos@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Or

Professor Shima Amini, Chair in Entrepreneurial Finance
Email: S.Amini@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

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Location
Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service
Faculty of Business

School/Institute
Accounting & Finance Department

Category
Academic

Grade
Grade 9

Salary
£61,759 to £73,708 per annum

Post Type
Full Time

Contract Type
Ongoing

Release Date
Friday 08 May 2026

Closing Date
Friday 29 May 2026

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Are you an experienced academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and scholarship in the areas of accounting, finance, banking, and related topics? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading scholarship and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University? Do you have the drive to tackle new challenges? We are looking for colleagues who are passionate, committed and capable of delivering an excellent student experience.

As an Associate Professor (Teaching and Scholarship), you will provide effective and innovative teaching and demonstrate a potential to lead pedagogical thinking and developments in terms of teaching innovation, student experience and personal development. You will be joining the Accounting and Finance Department within Leeds University Business School. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Research Centres operating within the Accounting and Finance Department, including the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF), the International Banking Institute (IBI) and the Centre for Financial Technology (Fintech), as well as other rich research and scholarship communities in LUBS. You will carry out teaching and pedagogical research within the Department and contribute to academic leadership in the field of Accounting, Finance or Banking. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a very successful department in our growing Business School here at the University of Leeds. We are seeking an individual who can deliver research-led teaching in a wide range of topics related to Accounting, Finance or Banking. There are opportunities to teach in multiple undergraduate modules on our BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Banking and Finance programmes, as well as our successful and globally highly ranked MSc Finance suite. What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub hosting staff clubs, events and support services, including discounted staff membership at our state-of-the-art Campus gym, The Edge and a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!