Job Description

The role

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This is an exciting oportunity to join a highly regarded academic group in the University of Bristol to deliver teaching to our brilliant students.



The role holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment, and dissertation supervision within the Finance Group at the undergraduate and MSc levels. The main areas of interest are asset pricing and data science for finance, although the candidate may also support teaching in corporate finance and banking.



The Finance Group is part of the University of Bristol Business School. Faculty members publish in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. The Group comprises three research clusters: Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, and Banking.

What will you be doing?

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As a Teaching Associate in Finance, you'll play a vital role in shaping an exceptional learning experience for our students and contributing to the ongoing success of the School. Your work will span teaching, student support, and curriculum innovation, including:

Inspiring teaching and learning

-- delivering and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, tutorials, and seminars in Finance and related areas.

Student guidance and mentoring

-- acting as a personal tutor and supervisor, supporting students' academic progress and wellbeing, and guiding UG/MSc dissertation projects.

Assessment and feedback

-- marking coursework and exams, and ensuring fair, constructive feedback that helps students reach their potential.

Curriculum innovation

-- contributing to the enhancement and development of programmes in line with the School's strategic ambitions.

Academic citizenship

-- participating actively in School meetings, committees, and events, and taking on administrative responsibilities that support effective programme delivery.

Leadership and programme support

-- supporting or leading the administration and coordination of Finance degree programmes, including course development, student welfare, and liaison with external examiners.

You should apply if

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For You are completing or have completed a PhD in a related field (PhD in Finance desirable) and have a solid grasp of corporate finance, asset pricing, and banking.


You enjoy quantitative analysis, communicate ideas clearly, and have a strong commitment to teaching and student support.


Candidates with strong programming skills (particularly in Python) and experience in teaching asset pricing or financial econometrics are especially encouraged to apply.

Additional information

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For informal queries about the role please contact:

Professor Enrico Onali, Head of the Finance Academic Group


Address: University of Bristol Business School , Howard House, Queen's Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1SD.


Email: e.onali@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type:

Fixed term until 31st July 2026 (2 positions available, cover roles)

Work pattern:

Full or Part time

Grade:

I

Salary

: 39,906 - 44,746 per annum (pro rata if part time)

School/Unit:

Business School

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on Sunday 16th November 2025

Recruitment timeline:

Shortlisting:

Monday 17th November 2025

Interviews:

Tuesday 25th November 2025 (afternoon)

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER###

ACAD108343

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN###

Fixed-term / Full or part time

POSTING END DATE###

16 Nov 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION###

Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences

SALARY###

39,906 - 44,746 per annum (pro rata if part time)