Assistant Professor - Financial Technology - Mumbai Enterprise Campus
The role
We are seeking an accomplished Assistant Professor in Financial Technology to join the University of Bristol’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC) – a flagship transnational education initiative launching in 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum, lead research, and contribute to the University’s global academic reputation. The role offers a clear pathway for career progression, including potential advancement to Associate Professor.
What will you be doing?
* Teaching & Curriculum Development Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Financial Technology, focusing on the intersection of FinTech and AI. Contribute to programme design, accreditation, and innovative teaching strategies that enhance student experience and employability.
* Research & Scholarship Lead independent research projects, publish in high-impact journals, and pursue research funding. Supervise student theses and internships while building interdisciplinary collaborations across the University network.
* Leadership & Engagement Participate in faculty committees, student recruitment, and quality assurance processes. Build industry and academic partnerships, and contribute to institutional development and capacity-building initiatives.
You should apply if
* You hold a PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline.
* You have proven ability to teach at a high standard and an emerging track record of scholarly research.
* You demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
* You are proactive about professional development and eager to contribute to a pioneering academic venture.
Additional information
You can apply for the role at the below link -
To complete your application you will be asked to submit your CV, covering letter, details of your publications and teaching methodology, and the names and contact information of three referees. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to provide a job market paper and research statement.
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 31st May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: this role is based in Mumbai, India and will be subject to local terms and conditions of employment and benefits. Specific contractual arrangements will be provided upon appointment.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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