Job Description

Job title: Lecturer in International Business and Marketing (AER - Teaching Focused)


Department: School of Finance and Management


Contract Type: One year, fixed term contract


Grade: 8/Ac3


Salary: 51,248.57 to 60,268.57 per annum (Inclusive of London Allowance)


Location: Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London,


Hours: 35 per week


SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

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bout the Role

We are looking for a Lecturer in International Business and Marketing (Academic Education Route - Teaching Focused), who shares the department's interest towards contemporary global issues in the fields of international business, marketing, and management more generally. The position will be for one year.


You will be expected to teach modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, in both on campus and Online and Distance Learning programmes, to undertake academic advising and dissertation supervision, and to contribute to the administrative tasks in the department. Regional specialism in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East is welcome but not essential. Examples of modules that the role holder will teach include Quantitative and Analytical Techniques for Managers; Trends, Forecasts And Decision Making; and Project Management. The person will have expertise that is relevant to the vision and strategy of SOAS, including a strong interest towards issues of particular importance to the Global South.

About the Department

Research at the School of Finance and Management aims to address some among the most pressing theoretical issues and policy challenges in contemporary world, like, for example, sustainability, data science, globalization, financial stability, economic growth and inequality, and climate change. The main fields of research in the School of Finance and Management include Finance, Financial Inclusion and Growth; Corporate Finance; Comparative Corporate Governance; International Business and Marketing; Business and Management in China, Japan and the Middle East; Environmental Economics and Management; Sustainable Finance; Regulatory Policies; Public Financial Management. Attached to the School of Finance and Management are the Centre for Global Finance and the Centre for Trust Research.


The School of Finance and Management offers high quality research (MPhil/PhD), postgraduate, undergraduate and specialist training programmes on Accounting and Finance; Management; International Business; International Marketing; Finance; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy; and Public Policy and Management. Attached to the School of Finance and Management is the Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFiMS), which provides Distance Learning MSc programmes in the fields of Finance, Banking, Finance and Financial Law, International Business, Public Policy and Management, and Public Financial Management.


https://www.soas.ac.uk/finance-and-management/


You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:

Generous Holiday Entitlement:

Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.

Generous occupational pension scheme:

To provide financial security for your future

Learning and Development:

We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Health and Well-being Initiatives:

Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.

Enhanced Family Leave:

We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.

Employee Assistance Programme:

Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.

Discounted Gym Membership:

Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications, and a supporting statement


Closing date:

8th July 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews to be held:

week commencing on 14th July 2025

Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS


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