"Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming"

The Henley Business School at the University of Reading Malaysia is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in FinTech and Financial Programming. This 2 years fixed term contract post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the School’s teaching and research portfolio in finance and technology.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials at undergraduate, postgraduate, and master’s levels in subjects such as Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Programming, Python, Machine Learning in Finance, and Econometrics.
• Develop high-quality teaching materials and contribute to course development, curriculum design, and validation processes.
• Lead modules where appropriate, coordinate teaching teams, and ensure effective delivery of course objectives.
• Provide academic leadership and actively participate in departmental committees.
• Engage in continuous improvement of teaching through feedback from peers, students, and external examiners.
• Conduct independent or collaborative research, publish in peer-reviewed journals or book chapters, and contribute to the School’s research profile in finance, business economics, and programming.

Requirements:

• A PhD (or near completion) in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Programming, or Econometrics.
• Strong academic background in finance, potentially supported by a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Expertise in programming in finance, econometrics, and Python, with broader knowledge of business economics.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated contribution to teaching innovation and curriculum development.
• A developing research portfolio with publications or plans for peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills with an awareness of diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information:

The post is based at the University of Reading Malaysia campus. Frequent interaction with UK and Malaysia-based staff, students, applicants, and external partners is expected. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Henley Business School and may also work closely with relevant programme leads.

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