POST DETAILS

Post Title / Professor of Finance
Faculty/Department / Accounting and Finance, Business School
Reporting to / Dean via Head of Subject Group
Duration / Continuing
Job Family / Academic
Pay Band / Band 10
Benchmark Role Profile / Professorial Band 10
CRB Disclosure Requirement / N/A
Vacancy Reference / BS0082

DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS POST

Background and Context

At Hull University Business School, we develop people and practices for a fast-changing and interconnected world. The School is an international community which, to echo our vision and mission, behaves with friendliness, openness, responsibility and integrity.
The school is home to a vibrant and vigorous research community, which creates and disseminates internationally influential business, economics and management research.
We are committed to pursuing research which is multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and user-relevant. This distinctive research is central to the activities of the school and informs and enlivens all areas of our activity.
Our learning and teaching is informed by the work of this internationally active research community and our interaction with organisations and business professionals – which in turn enhances our programmes of study. This ensures that all our activities are related and relevant to the current international business environment.
Forging close relationships is at the heart of what we do at the school, as it ensures that our work is constantly tied to the needs of the modern business environment and allows for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary work. The school is committed to sharing best practice, generating new ideas and exploring the many facets of the global business environment by forging strong and mutually beneficial partnerships and connections across the world. While these partnerships are formed through a variety of methods, such as shared research interests or goals, the school works to ensure that the institutions that we choose to work with are compatible, sharing our values and ambitions.
Accreditation from leading global systems for business schools (AACSBand AMBA) confirms our status as a leading UK business school.
We are also proud to be one of the first academic institutions to have signed up to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative and are an active player in the European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS).
The value of these accreditations is considerable, with benefits reaching far beyond rankings or prestige. The rigorous accreditation process and the high standards set further fuel the desire within the school to continually improve quality through innovation and dedication. They assure students of our commitment to providing an outstanding experience and add value to their degree, especially when competing in the global employment market. Students, staff and partner organisations can also take advantage of the vast networks represented by the accrediting bodies.
Our outstanding premises combine refurbished listed buildings and new build to provide inspirational surroundings and state-of-the-art facilities for staff and the 3,000-plus students enrolled with us at Hull – and at the friendly Scarborough Campus where we also have high quality facilities.
All of this makes it an exciting time to be a part of the school. We are still ambitious – and our faculty and staff are central to our achievements. We place great importance on ensuring that the School is an exciting, vibrant and supportive place in which to work.
Our website is at

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The successful applicant will join a business school based at Hull and Scarborough delivering an attractive suite of programmes at all levels, Bachelors, MSc, MBA and Doctoral, and these provide students with an enriched learning experience and an extensive range of opportunities outside the curriculum. The programmes enable students to develop specialist subject knowledge and also to gain the professional skills needed for employment in an international environment. All students experience a professional learning environment which supports the concept of responsible and ethical behaviour. The school encourages research-led learning and teaching, particularly at Level 6 (Honours stage) and in the taught Master’s programmes. The school delivers MBA programmes in Bahrain, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore, and also undergraduate programmes in collaboration with Hong Kong University SPACE.
The past three years have seen significant development in the growth, strength and distinctiveness of the school’s research. Discipline based research is well focused with vibrant communities producing high quality academic and user relevant outputs which create a lasting impact on thought and practice, and inform other activities in the School. The business school has research centres in a wide range of subject.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will contribute to the research work of the group which provides a forum for finance and banking research and is comprised of researchers with interests in corporate finance and investment, banking and financial intermediation, corporate governance, financial risk management, entrepreneurial finance and SMEs. The centre’s mission is to promote high calibre academic research in the field of finance and banking to foster the teaching of related subjects to a high standard. The research centre has a particular focus on applied research as many members have professional work experience as well as academic qualifications. The successful applicant will be able to evidence research leadership, a strong publications record, impact of research and have a proven track record of securing research grants.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the full range of activities found in a full-service business school in line with their experience, level of appointment and career aspirations.
The school is in a period of expansion and wishes to appoint colleagues who will contribute in a variety of ways over the next few years, to research, learning and teaching and /or reach out. Applications should indicate in a supporting letter where they see their main contributions towards the work of the school.

Generic Job Description

The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall purpose of the role
This role will be carried out by individuals with considerable experience in teaching and research and have established a significant reputation nationally and internationally within their academic specialism.
At this level, role holders’ contribution spans scholarship, teaching, research and related administration, though the weight allocated to each of these strands will vary from role to role and from time to time for individual role holders.
The role holder will participate in the design, development and delivery of a broad range of programmes of study which may include entirely new courses.
The role holder will determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research of international status and quality that makes a significant contribution to the research strategy of the Faculty/School and University.

Main Work Activities

Research
  • Provide research leadership and develop performance research culture
  • Engage in a personal research programme of international status and quality that makes a significant contribution to the research strategy of the Department
  • Attract significant research funding or other support for primary research and to mentor colleagues to submit bids for funding
  • Publish regularly in high quality peer reviewed publications of an international standard
  • Successfully manage and lead research projects within the Department
  • Actively seek out and develop collaborative research opportunities and networks elsewhere with the University and with other Universities
Teaching and Learning
  • Develop, design and deliver teaching material across a range of modules and programmes within a subject area using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods
  • Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required
  • Ensure that all course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University, Faculty and department.
  • Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
  • Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material
  • Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students
Relationships and Team working
  • Initiate, lead and develop appropriate external and professional activities, including the development of external networks, external examining with a view to raising the external profile of the University
  • Initiate, lead and develop internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Institutional committees
  • Initiate, lead and develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration
  • Provide academic leadership to those working within programmes areas as course leader or equivalent
  • Contribute to the development of teams and individuals through the appraisal system and providing advice on personal and professional development
  • May act as line manager, for example research teams
  • Act as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues
  • Lead teams within areas of responsibility
  • Attract and supervise progress of doctoral research students
  • Contribute to appropriate research groups within the department and the Faculty/School and University
Planning and Managing Resources
  • Responsible for the delivery of own educational programmes
  • Contribute to the overall management of the department in areas such as budget management and business planning
  • Participate in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to wider strategic planning processes in the institution
  • Plan and deliver research, consultancy or similar programmes and ensure that resources are available
  • Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments
Additionally the post holder will be required to
  • Undertake all duties in line with the University Health and Safety Policy
  • Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
  • Where a candidate cannot demonstrate experience of teaching and /or they do not already hold a Postgraduate Certificate in HE, they will be required to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in HE if successful. Proven experience of teaching would include sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of teaching methods and techniques

Professorial Band 10

Last Updated 12 July 2010

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PERSON SPECIFICATION –Professorial Band 10

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Specification / Essential / Desirable / Examples Measured by
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant training / PhD in the subject or a related subject. / Have a Significantinternational reputation in the subject / Application Form / CV
Documentary Evidence
References
Work Experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post / Considerable experience of teaching, research and management in a university, or equivalent / International academic experience / Application Form / CV
Interview
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect / Research accomplishment and leadership as shown by publications in leading journals and/or the award and delivery of significant research grants / Application Form / CV
Interview
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical requirements of the post – (subject to the provisions of the DDA Act) / Capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and undertake academic management and leadership / Able to act as a compelling ambassador for HUBS / Application Form / CV
Interview
References

Professorial Band 10

Last Updated 12 July 2010

Version 4