Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
With more than 7,500 students, the Triple Crown accredited University of Auckland Business School is one of the largest and most successful in the Australasian region. The University of Auckland’s position in the top 100 of the 2023 QS World Universities Ranking and 6th in the Times Higher Education University Impact rankings confirms both its status as New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led university and its place amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The University of Auckland Business School has an unconditional commitment to quality teaching and research in topics that are forward-focused and relevant to the commercial world today.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Department is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Finance. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong research potential, as well as a commitment to excellent research-informed teaching that is enhanced by appropriate learning technologies.

Teaching responsibilities for this role will likely include a basic Python-based modelling course in applied finance. The successful candidate must therefore be proficient in the Python programming language and able to deliver this course.

All applications should provide the selection committee with:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae
• A statement and substantiation of your teaching philosophy
• Any teaching evaluations
• A statement of your research program, with a full publication record.

This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position.

The role will ideally begin in May or June 2024.

Remuneration $94,981 - $138,721

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
The Department of Accounting & Finance is one of the largest Departments in the University. It has a strong research culture and comprehensive teaching programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Faculty members are active in publishing in leading international peer-reviewed journals, attracting external grants, supervising doctoral students, and maintaining links with the profession, industry, and government.

He kōrero mōu | About you
The Department is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer (i.e. tenure-track Assistant Professor) or Senior Lecturer in Finance. Suitably qualified applicants working more broadly in financial economics or macro-finance are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong research potential, as well as a commitment to excellent research-informed teaching that is enhanced by appropriate learning technologies.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1st April 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz