Job Description

Job Category: Academic
Degree Level: First Degree
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Job Title: Assistant Professor in Finance, Teaching and Scholarship
Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week), 1 year fixed term - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Grade and Salary: Grade 7, (xc2xa337,174 - xc2xa346,735)
Directorate and Organisation Name: School of Social Sciences - Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance (AEF), part of Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Purpose of the Role
As a member of the Finance team within AEF, you will contribute to teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in finance, as well as contribute to the groups' aim in increasing their global visibility through excellent research outputs.
Detailed Description
We are seeking to recruit academics with experience in teaching and research. As part of an international team, you will be able to build strong links with colleagues in Dubai and Malaysia to deliver high-quality teaching and learning outcomes. You will contribute to the development of courses and programmes by innovating in teaching delivery, engaging in faculty administrative roles, and building links with practitioners.
The role will be based at the University's campus in Edinburgh. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery, and assessment of teaching.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive School and Group, on an upward trajectory. A successful applicant would form part of a Research Centre within Edinburgh Business School (EBS), able to contribute to REF submissions and overall research activities while also receiving support and mentoring to enhance their standing in their field.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in the Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU's aims.
• Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
• Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

About our Team
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance (AEF) is part of the illustrious Edinburgh Business School (EBS), which has over 49,000 alumni across 158 countries. AEF comprises world-leading researchers and respected academics with professional accountancy experience who come together to form a strong community that is known for pioneering research, applied learning and highly employable graduates.
Heriot-Watt offers accredited degree programmes at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. At undergraduate level, the AEF department offers two main taught programmes: MA (Hons) Finance; and MA (Hons) Business & Finance. At postgraduate level, the AEF offers range of taught programmes: MSc Finance; and MSc International Accounting and Finance., MSc Finance and Management, MSc banking and Finance, MSc Investment Management, MSC Sustainable Finance with Fintech.
These programmes are accredited with multiple leading professional bodies and offer students the chance to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in either the accounting and finance professions and industry. The industry focus of these degrees, and their breadth of accreditations, offer the strongest possible foundation from which students can launch their professional careers.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be based.
Essential
Education & Qualifications

• PhD in Finance
• Educated to

or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Fluency in English
• Evidence of a expertise in the areas such as corporate finance, corporate governance, finance, financial management, and other finance related fields.
• Experience or knowledge to design, teach and assess modules in finance, with ability to link teaching to research and industry needs.
• Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
• Competent in the use of relevant IT packages
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
• Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
• Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service

About Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry.
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.
How to Apply
Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 15th June 2025.
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
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