Lecturer in Accounting

To support our continuing growth, The Glasgow School for Business and Society (GSBS) and its Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk (FAR) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Accounting with Finance, Business Analytics and AI specialisation.  The post will be responsible for delivering high-quality education, conducting research, and developing curriculum that links traditional accounting and finance practices with emerging technological capabilities. This role combines expertise in accounting and finance fundamentals with advanced analytical methods and artificial intelligence applications for business contexts.  It is intended to support FAR to deepen its research and teaching capability in applied business analytics and AI. The ideal person will have a strong commitment to using data analysis to support decision making in accounting, finance, and business.

Applicants must possess a PhD or PhD near completion or equivalent higher qualification.  Applicants must possess relevant qualifications in the subject area and have demonstrated experience of teaching to the wider academic or professional community, working as part of a team and have the potential for an emergent research profile in an area consistent with the strategic direction of the Department.  Relevant industry experience would be looked upon favourably and the post could suit an individual with an extensive industry background able to demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching and research as well as an ability to extend our academic collaborations within accounting, finance and business sectors.

A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE is desirable.

If you wish to know more about these opportunities, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Jane Burt, Head of Department, Finance, Accounting and Risk at jane.burt@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

You can apply for this role through the Glasgow Caledonian University vacancies page https://www.gcu.ac.uk/jobs/jobs

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