"Lecturer (Accounting/Finance and Business Law)"

Lecturer (Accounting/Finance and Business Law)

University of Sunderland in London - Academic Operations

Placed On: 19th February 2026

Closes: 3rd March 2026

Job Ref: USL799

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer (Accounting/Finance and Business Law)!

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2026 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, we have moved to a new, modern campus building offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer to join the Foundation Degree programme, teaching Accounting, Finance and Business Law related modules.

You will play a key role in shaping the learning experience for our diverse and international student community. You’ll bring your subject expertise to life through dynamic teaching, innovative materials and supportive guidance that helps students thrive. Working collaboratively with colleagues across programmes, you’ll contribute to curriculum development, student engagement activities and the continuous enhancement of our teaching practice.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive and specific experience teaching Accounting and Finance and Business Law in Higher Education. You will need to be committed and able to provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience for all students. In addition, strong teamwork, collaboration, organisational skills are a must. Recent experience within related industry or professional practice would be considered valuable for this role.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days).
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection.
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Our commitment to training and development.
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access.
• We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Joseph Opoku, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via email: joseph.opoku@sunderland.ac.uk.

This is a repeat of vacancy USL701-R, previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Midnight, 03 March 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.