Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting Information Systems
University of Auckland, New Zealand | Department of Accounting and Finance
- Campus: Auckland City Campus
Job Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
- Join the Assurance and Accounting Information Systems discipline in New Zealand's leading, triple crown accredited Business School
- Further your career at New Zealand's top ranked University (#65 QS, #17 QS Sustainability, #28 UNSDG impact ranking)
- Establish yourself in one of the world's most liveable cities (#7 EIU Liveable City)
The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through it's distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by it's unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have one permanent vacancy at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level in Accounting Information Systems (AIS). The successful applicant will contribute to teaching and research within the Assurance and Accounting Information Systems discipline area. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship aligns with, complements, or extends current strengths in areas such as AI and accounting, internal control systems, white-collar crime, public accountability, cloud-based accounting systems, fraud auditing and assurance, and accounting analytics and visualisation.
This is a full time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).
The remuneration for this position is $99,788 - $158,904 per annum, depending on the academic level of appointment.
For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be an effective teacher of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The appointee will contribute to teaching in their specialist area as well as at introductory levels more broadly, and will engage in research, supervision of research students, and publication. You will also be expected to seek research funding, engage with the profession, and contribute to departmental service.
You will hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or a closely related field.
Lecturer candidates will demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, high-quality research and effective undergraduate teaching.
Senior Lecturer candidates will demonstrate evidence of a developing track record of high-quality research and successful learning and teaching, consistent with the University’s Academic Standards.
Your research programme will complement and build upon the discipline’s existing strengths and contribute to the continued development of Accounting Information Systems research within the Department.
It is essential that candidates can teach across Accounting Information Systems and contribute to broader accounting courses. Experience adopting or developing innovative pedagogies and supporting diverse student cohorts will be an advantage.
The Department of Accounting and Finance
The Department is one of the largest in the University of Auckland and is regarded as one of the leading Accounting and Finance groups in the Asia-Pacific region. It has a strong research culture and offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four areas: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Assurance and Accounting Information Systems, and Finance. The successful appointee will join the Assurance and Accounting Information Systems area. Faculty members in this area are active in publishing in leading international peer-reviewed journals, attracting external grants, supervising doctoral students, and maintaining links with the profession, industry, and government.
Faculty of Business and Economics (UABS)
UABS has an unconditional commitment to quality teaching and research in topics that are forward-focused and relevant to the commercial world today. We support scholars to make a difference to business in New Zealand, the global economy, students and society.
We are one of Asia-Pacific's foremost research-led business institutions, with a reputation for innovative thinking underpinned by internationally benchmarked expertise. Our research is focused on five broad strategic themes; innovation and value creation, productivity and sustainable business, succeeding in international markets, leadership and governance and inclusive capitalism.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University is committed to supporting your career with:
- Excellent research, teaching, and campus facilities
- Generous Research & Study Leave
- Full range of research and leadership development programmes
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by the closing date of January 12, 2026 (NZDT) will be given full consideration.
Application should include: a cover letter and CV, a statement and substantiation of your teaching philosophy, any teaching evaluations and a statement of your research programme, with a full publication record.
Please reach out to Prasanna Gai (Head of Department) via p.gai@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information
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