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School of Business & Economics
The School of Business & Economics at Loughborough University is a leading international player in research and teaching across business, management, finance and economics. Consistently rated as one of the UK's top-ten business schools in national league tables, Loughborough is also one of an international elite group of institutions to have AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. The School's leading position is built and developed around a vibrant international community that provides an excellent environment for progressing an academic career.
We are looking to appoint a Reader in Finance to join the Accounting and Financial Management discipline group. We particularly welcome applications from those with research interests that complement work already being undertaken within the Accounting and Financial Management group (details at: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/disciplinegroups/accounting/). Applications are expected to have a strong publication portfolio at an internationally recognised level. Furthermore, applicants should either have experience of or the potential to offer research leadership in the area of Finance. From a teaching perspective, the successful applicant must be able to teach to the highest standards and at all levels.
Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed University application form.
Information enquires should be directed to Professor Huainan Zhao, Head of Accounting and Financial Management via email: H.Zhao6@lboro.ac.uk
Application Closing Date: 17 September 2017
Interviews will take place on 19 October 2017.
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Over the next two years we plan to appoint up to 100 new academics across a wide range of disciplines. There will be opportunities for individuals and world-leading research groups to join us at our Loughborough or London campuses.