Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) In Finance - Grade 9

EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the University of Liverpool Management School is an international management school based in an enterprising and vibrant, world city of culture. Formed in 2002 through the bringing together of a number of well-established departments and research groups in the University of Liverpool, the School provides a world-leading environment for research, management and leadership education. The pursuit of research which is internationally recognised for excellence in its originality, significance and rigour is central to the culture of the School, as is delivery of a strong student experience.  Following the appointment of the School's Dean, Professor Julia Balogun, in 2015 and supported by strong ongoing investment from the University and the University's ambitious STRATEGY2031, ULMS is fulfilling its mission to be a globally connected Management School whose transformative research and teaching places it at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership bringing the School together with students, business and society in learning to make a difference.  Over the last five years ULMS has engaged in extensive recruitment of academic and professional services staff, expanding into a state-of-the-art extension adjacent to the Georgian quarter of Liverpool, including a trading room and a marketing suite. The School now has over 220 academic staff supported by 85 professional services colleagues. In its wider setting, the School benefits from Liverpool's standing as a member of the UK's leading Russell Group research-intensive universities and from its location in a city which combines strong cultural activity, excellent transport links, and regional beauty with a world heritage skyline and is highly ranked on quality of life in the UK, while remaining one of Britain's most affordable cities.  The Accounting and Finance Group is now seeking to appoint two new colleagues in Finance at the level of Senior Lecturer (the equivalent to Associate Professor). We particularly welcome applications from candidates specializing in the areas of Empirical Asset Pricing and Corporate Finance. You will possess a relevant PhD and will have an existing track record of top-level publications in Finance over a number of years. You will be able to evidence future research plans demonstrating a capacity to sustain and extend the existing high level of output. You will also be expected to demonstrate a successful teaching track record in Finance as they will teach on undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes. The School seeks excellence in all aspects of student experience and looks for individuals with a passion for innovative pedagogies and the capacity to create and deliver new and highly contemporary modules. It is possible to offer a salary supplement. Any such supplement will be awarded on the basis of a demonstrable record of exceptional achievement and is entirely at the discretion of the University. Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of Group: Professor Chris Florackis,e-mail: c.florackis@liverpool.ac.uk or to the Director of Research, Professor Charlie Cai,e-mail: X.Cai7@liverpool.ac.uk.  For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk