Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting

Location: Waterside Campus

Documents

• Job Description.pdf (PDF, 193.79kb)

About the Job

Interview Date: 9 March 2023

The Faculty of Business and Law is seeking to appoint a specialist in Accounting with expertise in Financial Reporting, Taxation, and/or Management Accounting to join the Accounting and Finance subject group.

The subject group’s portfolio currently includes undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Accounting, Finance and Financial Investment Analysis - all of which contribute significantly to the subject group’s profile. In addition to on-site delivery, many of the group’s programmes and modules are offered through franchise and other educational institutions in the UK and internationally.

You will contribute to teaching across a range of the subject groups UG and PG modules in Accounting and should preferably have significant teaching experience at HE level. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to teach in relevant subjects (preferably but not limited to Financial Reporting, Taxation, Audit and Management Accounting).

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, very good opportunities to advance your academic career and a friendly and supportive environment.

About You 

Master’s qualification in a relevant discipline is essential, whilst a PhD and relevant industry experience are welcome. For this post we would particularly welcome candidates with a professional accounting qualification, preferably ICAEW/ACCA.

This post requires excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to continually improving the student experience. Experience of module leadership and use of teaching technologies including those in distance and blended-learning are important. The successful candidate will also have a track record of effective teaching, research and/or other scholarly activities in Higher Education in this subject area.

Qualifications 

Essential; 

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Master’s degree in relevant subject.
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale.

Desirable; 

• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion.
• Relevant professional qualification.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

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