The University of Bristol Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for the position of Lecturers (Assistant Professors) in Finance. This is a permanent position, subject to review (tenure track).

Applications are sought from candidates with research interests in any field of Finance. Successful candidates will demonstrate a track record or potential for outstanding research and will be undertaking innovative work that complements and extends the Department’s existing research and teaching activities.

Applicants must hold, or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant field by the time of application. They will also have an aptitude for teaching to the highest standards at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

We will be conducting informal interviews at the European Job Market meeting in Rotterdam 18-19 December 2019 and the AFA/ASSA meeting in San Diego 3-5 January2020.  Candidates not attending these meetings are welcome to apply.

The University of Bristol attracts high-quality faculty and students at all levels. The Department of Accounting and Finance invests heavily in research and it engages with a wide range of stakeholders. It regularly hosts leading speakers as part of a highly active seminar series. Generous research budgets and teaching support are available to allow early career researchers to establish and develop their research and teaching portfolios.

Further information on the Department of Accounting and Finance is available at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/accounting.

Application Procedure and Selection Process 

Please visit our website at www.bris.ac.uk/jobs, enter the vacancy number ACAD104303 into the job search and follow the link to the online application process. 

Further information on the University’s application process can be found at: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/application-process.html 

Please note the following: 

A Selection Panel has been established to review all applications for this post and to conduct interviews of short-listed candidates.  The shortlisting process will take place in Early December and selection process is planned to be held in mid-January to mid-February 2020.  The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 1st December.  The proposed start date is September 2020.  

Enquires can be directed to Professor Mark Clatworthy (Professor of Accounting) mark.clatworthy@bristol.ac.uk or Professor Nick Taylor (Professor of Financial Economics) nick.taylor@bristol.ac.uk

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.