Lecturer in Finance

Lecturer in Finance

Working at the UvA

Excellent candidates from all major finance areas are welcome.

We offer a challenging job with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment. ABS is a growing, research driven business school at an internationally recognized university that has the ambition to become a leading international player in the field of management research and education. ABS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, the cultural and financial capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam offers a cosmopolitan living environment with excellent connections to the rest of the world.

Working at the UvA

Excellent candidates from all major finance areas are welcome.

We offer a challenging job with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment. ABS is a growing, research driven business school at an internationally recognized university that has the ambition to become a leading international player in the field of management research and education. ABS is located in the heart of Amsterdam, the cultural and financial capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam offers a cosmopolitan living environment with excellent connections to the rest of the world.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

We are looking for individuals with potential for exceptional teaching performance and broad interests in financial economics. The main tasks of the candidates are teaching in the undergraduate programs, thesis supervision (bachelor theses and master theses) and teaching coordination in the (under)graduate, master and executive education programs.

 Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Teaching courses in the undergraduate program;
  • Supervision of bachelor (and master theses);.
  • Teaching coordination.

This is what we ask of you

We will prioritize candidates that hold a Ph.D. (completed or near completion) but are also open to lecturers with considerable teaching experience in Finance without a Ph.D at University level and candidates that can teach in Dutch. Preferably starting from April 1st 2026.

This is what we offer you

For the lecture 4 we offer part-time or full-time employment for the period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The UFO profile Docent 4 applies to this position. This position is classified in scale 10. This means a gross monthly salary between € 3,546 and € 5,538 for full-time employment (38 hours per week), excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competences and work experience.The collective bargaining agreement of Dutch universities applies.

The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including:

  • 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year;
  • Excellent work (from home) facilities;
  • reimbursement of commuting expenses;
  • pension accrual with ABP;
  • In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continue their professional development;
  • You may participate in the open UvA lectures with which you can earn up to 30 credits per year.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

We are looking for individuals with potential for exceptional teaching performance and broad interests in financial economics. The main tasks of the candidates are teaching in the undergraduate programs, thesis supervision (bachelor theses and master theses) and teaching coordination in the (under)graduate, master and executive education programs.

 Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Teaching courses in the undergraduate program;
  • Supervision of bachelor (and master theses);.
  • Teaching coordination.

This is what we ask of you

We will prioritize candidates that hold a Ph.D. (completed or near completion) but are also open to lecturers with considerable teaching experience in Finance without a Ph.D at University level and candidates that can teach in Dutch. Preferably starting from April 1st 2026.

This is what we offer you

For the lecture 4 we offer part-time or full-time employment for the period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The UFO profile Docent 4 applies to this position. This position is classified in scale 10. This means a gross monthly salary between € 3,546 and € 5,538 for full-time employment (38 hours per week), excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competences and work experience.The collective bargaining agreement of Dutch universities applies.

The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including:

  • 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year;
  • Excellent work (from home) facilities;
  • reimbursement of commuting expenses;
  • pension accrual with ABP;
  • In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continue their professional development;
  • You may participate in the open UvA lectures with which you can earn up to 30 credits per year.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you’ll be working

The Finance Group at the University of Amsterdam is an internationally recognized research group with a strong focus on high-quality academic research and teaching. Faculty members regularly publish in top- finance and economics journals and present their work at top academic conferences every year. The group is very collegial and diverse, with 15 different nationalities. We also maintain strong links to top schools in North America where many faculty members have studied or taught previously, and in Europe, where the group participates in several academic networks. For more information see https://abs.uva.nl/content/sections/finance/finance.html. The Finance Group offers courses at the undergraduate, graduate, executive (MBA and Master in International Finance) and Ph.D. (at the Tinbergen Institute) levels. The working language (including teaching) is English and Dutch (particularly in the undergraduate). 

Our campus is located in the city centre of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is one of the most vibrant and friendliest cities in Europe with an exceptionally high quality of life. Almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks fluent English. The compensation package is competitive relative to European salaries.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

This is where you’ll be working

The Finance Group at the University of Amsterdam is an internationally recognized research group with a strong focus on high-quality academic research and teaching. Faculty members regularly publish in top- finance and economics journals and present their work at top academic conferences every year. The group is very collegial and diverse, with 15 different nationalities. We also maintain strong links to top schools in North America where many faculty members have studied or taught previously, and in Europe, where the group participates in several academic networks. For more information see https://abs.uva.nl/content/sections/finance/finance.html. The Finance Group offers courses at the undergraduate, graduate, executive (MBA and Master in International Finance) and Ph.D. (at the Tinbergen Institute) levels. The working language (including teaching) is English and Dutch (particularly in the undergraduate). 

Our campus is located in the city centre of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is one of the most vibrant and friendliest cities in Europe with an exceptionally high quality of life. Almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks fluent English. The compensation package is competitive relative to European salaries.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter and
resume.For questions about the position please contact during office hours:

Also important!

  • We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as a pdf file.
  • The response period closes on March 1, 2026. Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
  • The first round of interviews will take place on March 16 or 17.
  • In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter and
resume.For questions about the position please contact during office hours:

Also important!

  • We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as a pdf file.
  • The response period closes on March 1, 2026. Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
  • The first round of interviews will take place on March 16 or 17.
  • In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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