Lecturer in Fintech and Financial Programming

**Purpose**

Responsible for facilitating students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- To facilitate students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels on topics such as Financial management, Portfolio Management, Programming in Finance, Python, Machine Learning in Finance, Econometrics for Finance.
- To produce high quality teaching and learning material to support and develop student learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- To contribute to the writing of course validation documents as required.
- To contribute to the cross-Faculty development of curriculum and course materials.
- To exercise academic leadership, coordinating the efforts of colleagues to deliver module and programme objectives.
- To be an active member of relevant departmental committees.
- To enhance the quality of taught and research programmes at under-graduate and/or postgraduate levels.
- In the context of the role-holder’s teaching duties, to make independent decisions on the content of individual learning activities and marking for student assessment purposes, and to provide advice to colleagues on such matters.
- To act as module lead as required, co-ordinating the work of module to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required & co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify & respond to students’ needs.
- To act upon peer observation feedback, student feedback, and external examiner feedback to maintain high quality in learning and teaching.
- To conduct research or write research articles either individually or in collaboration with peers in the areas of finance and publish in high impact journals and/or books (either as article, chapter of a book, case study etc.)
- The ability to observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework:
**Supervision received**

The post holder will report to the Head of Henley Business School. In the event that the tasks involve specific programme requirement, the post holder will receive guidance from the specific programme lead.

**Supervision given**

None

**Contact**

The post holder will have frequent contact with staff in Malaysia and the UK as well as students, applicants, and visitors.

**Terms and conditions**

This post is full-time and permanent. The probationary period applies. The post is based in Malaysia.

This document outlines the duties required for the time being of the post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the line manager may vary duties from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.

**Skills Required**:
**Attainment**

A relevant PhD degree in finance, financial engineering, financial programming and/or econometrics.

A strong foundation of finance through bachelor studies in finance or PhD in finance qualifications for experienced lecturer and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualifications.

**Knowledge**

Must have suitable expertise to deliver lectures on programming in finance, econometrics or Python and preferably with knowledge of business economics.

**Relevant Experience**

At least one-year relevant teaching experience in higher education.

Proven and sustained track record of contribution to the development of policy and practice in teaching and learning support.

**Research**

A journal publication and research plan for recognized academic journals.

Actively researching in relevant business economics, finance and/or computer programming particularly programming in Finance.

**Disposition**

**Other**

An ability to support students both academically and pastorally.

An ability to lead and/or work as part of a team.

Organisational and administrative skills.

Good presentation and IT skills.

An awareness of diversity and inclusion within the workplace and in an educational context

Good negotiation skills

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Work from home

Application Question(s):

- What is your current employment status, and what is your notice period with your current employer?
- What is your expected salary?

**Education**:

- Doctorate (preferred)

Work Location: In person