Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Finance

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE - TE TARI MATAURAKA KAUTE PUTEA

OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL - TE KURA PAKIHI

Who we are - Mō te tīma

The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, ranked in the top 1% in the QS World University Ranking. The Otago Business School is ranked number one for research in New Zealand.

Finance at the University of Otago has a long history, and the Department includes some of the most outstanding teachers and researchers in the Business School and the University. The Department is a CFA Programme Partner, with the Business School being EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Our students regularly make up more than half of the Dean's list of outstanding students in the School and are in demand by a wide range of leading employers.

Our Department is internationally recognised for its scholarly contributions in the fields of Corporate Finance, Investments, Derivatives and Quantitative Finance, Financial Econometrics, Capital Markets, Governance, Institutions and Regulation, and in emerging areas such as Sustainable Finance through our Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup). Current faculty have published in leading journals, including Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Financial Markets, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, and Energy Economics. This research is supported by extensive data infrastructure, including access to WRDS, Audit Analytics, Bloomberg, Morningstar, Sustainalytics, BoardEx, Capital IQ, CRSP/Compustat, LSEG (Datastream/Refinitiv), and OptionMetrics.

The Department values excellence in both teaching and research and provides a supportive environment for staff to achieve both. This includes manageable teaching loads that allow dedicated time for research, alongside strong access to data resources and a collaborative research culture.

The role - Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Finance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our existing teaching and research strengths in Financial Econometrics.

The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department and will supervise postgraduate research students. Candidates will also be expected to develop and sustain an independent and productive research programme.

Skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in Finance or closely related discipline.
• A comprehensive research agenda aimed at internationally rated finance, economics, or business journals.
• A strong commitment to obtaining external research funding.
• Demonstrated quality and commitment to teaching finance and related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience and commitment to engaging with industry to enhance student learning.
• Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region, and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.

Candidates with expertise in Financial Econometrics are especially sought.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Department, and we seek colleagues who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community.

Further Details - Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is $97,377 to $137,444 per annum.

The University of Otago is renowned for its collegiality, strong research culture, and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is recognised as one of the most beautiful in the world. Located in a vibrant university city set within a region of outstanding natural beauty, Dunedin offers excellent schools and easy access to a wide range of cultural, sporting, and outdoor activities.

Application - Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A CV
• A cover letter
• Teaching evaluations for the most recent two years
• 3-4 referee contact details

To submit your application, please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600423 will close on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.