Lecturer – University of Leicester

Faculty Opportunity: Lecturer in Technology and AI for Accounting & Finance (Teaching Focused) – University of Leicester

• Institution: University of Leicester

• Academic Unit: School of Business / Accounting and Finance

• Vacancy ID: 13474

• Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time or Job Share)

• Grade / Salary: Grade 8 — £46,049 to £56,535 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

• Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Overview of Role

The University of Leicester is seeking a Lecturer in Technology and AI for Accounting & Finance (Teaching Focused) to join the School of Business.

The appointed lecturer will contribute to the delivery and pedagogical design of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (both on campus and via distance learning), helping strengthen the School’s curriculum in emerging financial technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Module Delivery: Teach accounting and finance modules across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, integrating modern tools and AI technologies.

• Dissertation Supervision: Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations and applied research projects.

• Curriculum Innovation: Contribute to programme design, course development, and digital learning enhancements for campus-based and distance-learning cohorts.

• Scholarship & Enterprise: Engage in pedagogical scholarship, produce recognised outputs, participate in knowledge exchange, and support enterprise partnerships.

• Service & Mentorship: Participate in departmental and university committees, provide academic advising, and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria:

• Completed Ph.D. in Accounting, Finance, FinTech, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline, and/or full professional membership in a recognised accounting body (e.g., ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA).

• Recognised expertise and hands-on experience in the application of Technology and AI in Accounting & Finance.

• Recent experience delivering accounting and finance modules at the higher education level.

• Excellent communication skills, strong IT competency, and a collaborative pedagogical mindset.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

• Practical experience within industry or the accounting profession.

• Experience supervising postgraduate dissertations and familiarity with distance learning delivery models.

Compensation & Employee Benefits

• Competitive Grade 8 salary structure (£46,049 – £56,535).

• Access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension.

• Generous annual leave entitlement and structured career progression pathways on the Teaching-Focused track.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application online through the University of Leicester recruitment portal:

• Online Application Link: Apply via University of Leicester Portal (Ref: 13474)

• Informal Enquiries: ulsb.recruitment@le.ac.uk

• Closing Date: August 31, 2026

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