Assistant Professor in Finance (Education)

University of Birmingham - Birmingham Business School

Location:	Birmingham
Salary:	£47,389 to £56,535 Grade 8
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	26th January 2026
Closes:	16th February 2026
Job Ref:	30487Z25

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to April 2027

Role Summary

The Department of Finance, part of the triple accredited Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham, seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Finance (Education focused) for a fixed term of 12 months. This role forms part of a wider investment into the School’s academic excellence.

The successful candidate will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities within their discipline. They will also contribute to teaching and learning on both new and established programmes, as well as undertake leadership and service activities in line with the strategic objectives of the Department, the Business School, and the College.

The Department of Finance is a major contributor to the success of Birmingham Business School, delivering internationally excellent research and teaching across the whole portfolio of programmes including the BSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Financial Management, MSc Investments, MSc Financial Technology and the new MSc Sustainable Finance. Our vibrant and diverse team of 27 staff include award winning teaching staff as well as world renowned research active staff who contribute to the wider field of Finance and beyond through publications in top ranked journals, organising key events and conferences worldwide, obtaining funding from national and international research councils and grant schemes, and many holding positions on editorial boards of internationally recognised journals.

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree (usually PhD) relevant to Finance
• High quality research and teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning and research
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Andrew Urquhart, email: a.urquhart@bham.ac.uk

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