Associate Lecturer Teaching in Finance & Technology - Innovation
Overview
UCL is seeking an Associate Lecturer for Teaching in Finance and Technology - Innovation within the Institute of Finance and Technology. The earliest start date for the position is November 2026, and the fixed-term contract runs until 30th September 2027. Applications are welcomed on a part-time, flexible, or job-share basis, alongside the full-time option.
Requirements
Candidates are expected to lead and teach at least three Institute of Finance and Technology modules starting in January 2027. These modules cover areas adjacent to corporate finance, banking, valuation, financial markets, and digital finance. The role involves supporting teaching and learning, developing and maintaining teaching materials, and designing assessments and feedback to help students apply theoretical knowledge.
Responsibilities also include supervising 10 to 12 Master of Science dissertations. This requires holding regular meetings with supervisees and providing feedback and guidance on proposals, literature, methodology, and academic writing, while encouraging students to produce original, independent work.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-01. The advert may be closed early if a high volume of applications is received, though it will remain open for a minimum of two weeks.
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- UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, and partners, ranked top in the UK for research strength. The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK and ranked 1st for Research Strength in the REF. Within Engineering, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence.
- UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, and partners, ranked top in the UK for research strength. The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK and ranked 1st for Research Strength in the REF. Within Engineering, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence.
- UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, and partners, ranked top in the UK for research strength. The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK and ranked 1st for Research Strength in the REF. Within Engineering, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence.
- The Institute of Finance and Technology (IFT) runs three MSc programmes emphasizing the analytical and quantitative foundations of finance and financial products.
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