University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)
Division of Accounting and Finance
Manchester, UK

The Accounting and Finance Division at AMBS is seeking to appoint a highly qualified individual for the position of Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Finance. We welcome candidates undertaking research in all areas of Finance.

You are expected to pursue high quality academic research leading to publications in top journals in the field of Finance; contribute to, develop and deliver excellent teaching across the Finance area; actively engage in the activities of the Division; and supervise graduate students. A significant reduction in teaching/administration work is given for the first years of probation.

Job Qualifications
You must have a degree; a completed (or close to completion) PhD in Finance or related area prior to commencing employment; evidence of ability to publish in world-leading journals appropriate to the candidate’s field of research; experience of teaching at university level and/or evidence of high quality presentational skills.

About Division of Accounting and Fincance
Within AMBS, the Division of Accounting and Finance is one of the leading, and also one of the largest accounting and finance units in Europe and the world, with an outstanding track record of excellence in research and teaching. The Finance group has considerable research strengths in the areas of asset pricing, financial econometrics, and corporate finance, with faculty publishing in top journals such as Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Monetary Economics, and Management Science. At the postgraduate level the division offers a wide range of specialist MSc programmes as well as contributing to MBA and executive education programmes. At the undergraduate level, the division makes significant contributions to AMBS’ undergraduate programmes in management and in accounting and finance together with the School of Social Sciences.

About Manchester
Over the last two years Manchester has been named the best UK city to live in in The Economist’s ‘Global Liveability Index’. The city and surrounding areas offer a vibrant, multi-cultural, thriving environment in which to both live and work.

Salary and Benefits
Salary for full time and permanent position is between £41,526 - £51,034 per annum according to relevant experience (The post also attracts a market supplement)

Application Procedure
To apply for this role please complete the application form on the University of Manchester website via the following Link: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=18169

Please clearly indicate on the application form (in the ‘Additional information’ tab) if you will attend the ASSA meetings in San Diego. A recruiting team will be attending the forthcoming ASSA meetings in San Diego to meet with selected applicants who will be there. Applications must be received by 29 November 2019 (closing date).

For enquiries about the position, shortlisting, and interviews please contact Professor Maria Marchica at maria.marchica@manchester.ac.uk