The above full time role is available from January 2021 on a permanent basis.
The role
The post sits in the University of Exeter Business School and there is opportunity for collaboration with the Global Systems Institute. We seek to expand our team of outstanding researchers and teachers by appointing at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. We hope to hire faculty who will contribute to building on our current strengths within the field of Climate Finance.
We are seeking talented academics with expertise in one or more of the following areas: climate risk, climate change, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, sustainable and responsible investments, green finance, environmental governance, climate policy, sustainable development, carbon pricing, energy markets, renewable energy, responsible finance, and corporate sustainability.
We also look for those who have a strong record of accomplishment in innovative research, as well as a passion for inter-disciplinary teaching, and who have the necessary skills to conduct high-quality research and teach a range of courses in the Business School's undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
About the Finance & Accounting department
The Department of Finance and Accounting at the University of Exeter Business School is research-oriented and devoted to teaching excellence. Newly formed in 2019, the Department is committed to producing world-class research with economic and societal impact, and to delivering research-led, engaging education that helps students attain the highest standards, and realise their potential to make an impact on the world. We are committed to advancing theory and working with leaders and managers in organisations to achieve practical solutions to their most important issues.
Staff members have recently published in journals such as the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Management Science, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.
The department is home to the world-renowned Xfi Centre for Financial Investment ( click here) and the recently founded Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre ( click here).
The University of Exeter Business School
At University of Exeter Business School we have ambitious growth plans. Over the next five years we aim to increase international student numbers by more than 500. As well as expand the programmes we offer, we plan to grow new partnerships with businesses and international institutions and boost our reputation on a global scale. The Business School's growth in teaching and research is a priority for the University and we have significant investment to expand our offering so that we can achieve excellence as one of the leading Business Schools in the UK and the World.
Global Systems Institute
The Global Systems Institute at Exeter is a trans-disciplinary group of researchers, teachers and partners whose goal is to look beyond single 'environmental issues' to a truly systemic view of coupled global changes in the human sphere and the biosphere. To see what our current researchers say about working here and the GSI, take a look here.
About you
For a Lecturer post you will have:
For Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, you will have:
Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of these positions: Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means weę the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University commitment to supporting the Armed Forces . Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Our research income in recent years means weę the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.
Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
