Location: Canary Wharf
Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer (Fintech and Digital Finance).
ABOUT US AND THE TEAM
The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2026 and beyond!
We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.
In addition, we have moved to a new, modern campus building offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join us as a Lecturer in Fintech and Digital Finance. and help shape the next generation of industry‑ready graduates. You’ll deliver engaging, innovative teaching across our programmes, bringing real‑world tools, technologies and insights into the classroom. Working closely with colleagues and support teams, you’ll enhance the student experience, contribute to curriculum development and play an active role in industry engagement, guest lectures and employability activities. This is a great opportunity to grow your academic profile while making a real impact in a diverse, global learning community.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, You’re an engaging and adaptable educator with strong knowledge in Finance and Financial Technology, confident teaching in specialist areas such as programming for finance and machine learning. You bring experience delivering high‑quality learning both online and in person, using digital tools and real‑world applications to bring concepts to life. Collaborative, organised and proactive, you work well across teams, contribute to curriculum development and support a diverse student community to thrive. Above all, you’re committed to delivering an excellent student experience and continually developing your professional and academic practice.
WE OFFER
- The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)
- Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection
- Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays
- Season Ticket Loan
- Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Our commitment to training and development
- Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access
- We are accredited Living Wage Employer
If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity and want to learn more, review the attached Role Profile. To apply, register on our e-recruitment platform and complete the application form.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Happiness Robert, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via email: happiness.robert@sunderland.ac.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, 08 March 2026
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.