Lecturer – FinTech & Digital Finance

About the role

Zetech University is looking for a qualified Finance, IT or FinTech professional to teach FinTech and Digital Finance courses. The role combines lecturing, curriculum development, research and mentorship of students and staff, with a focus on digital finance, mobile money, payments and banking innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and deliver high‑quality lectures and practical sessions.
• Design, develop, plan and deliver programmes of study, including new courses at various levels.
• Review and regularly update course content and teaching materials.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on curriculum changes and research activities.
• Conduct research, write grant proposals and seek consultancy opportunities.
• Present research papers at national or international conferences.
• Disseminate research outputs through publications and other channels.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Required profile

• PhD in Finance, IT or FinTech from a recognised university (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees also required).
• Minimum of three years post‑qualification teaching or research experience.
• Experience in mobile money, payments, digital lending or banking innovation.
• Knowledge of financial‑sector regulation and data protection.
• At least 24 publication points, with a minimum of 16 refereed journal articles.
• Registration with a relevant professional body and up‑to‑date industry standards knowledge.