Assistant Professor in Accounting

Location: India, University of Liverpool – India Campus, Bengaluru

Reports to: Associate Dean, (Head of Department)  -  India Campus, Bengaluru

Role overview and University context: 

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Assistant Professor in Accounting to join the founding academic team at the University of Liverpool’s India Campus. In this exciting role, you will not only contribute to world class teaching and academic delivery but also play a vital part in shaping a cutting edge, learner centric environment that mirrors the academic excellence of the Liverpool campus.

As an Assistant Professor, you will be expected to bring academic rigor, a student first mindset, and a bold, future ready approach to teaching and learning excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate teaching excellence in the public or private sector and will have a recognised professional accounting qualification.

Why Join Us?

This is the chance to be part of a once in a generation opportunity to build a globally recognised university in India, backed by the heritage and academic strength of the University of Liverpool. Shape minds, influence futures, and reimagine higher education for tomorrow.  

To apply: Please email the following to jobs@liverpool.ac.uk:

• CV
• cover letter showing how you meet the criteria
• a research and teaching statement detailing your accomplishments over the last three years (This R&T Statement should not exceed 2 pages of A4). 
• Copies of your certificates/qualifications  
• Please include the role title you are applying for in the subject box of the email.

Commitment to Diversity 

We are committed to enhancing workforce diversity and seek to attract, develop and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Salary will be commensurate with the appointee’s accomplishments, potential, and the academic rank of the appointment.

Assistant Professor in Accounting

This role is suited for an early to mid-career academic with a strong foundation in teaching. The Assistant Professor will play an active role in designing and delivering modules across Accounting and Finance undergraduate and potentially postgraduate programmes, supporting student learning, and contributing to the academic life of the department. The appointee will also be encouraged to engage in research and/or scholarly activities aligned with the University's academic goals.

Key responsibilities and duties: 

• Design, deliver, and manage courses in Accounting and Finance at undergraduate and potentially postgraduate levels, ensuring relevance to academic standards, industry practices, and economic trends.
• Prepare course materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and evaluation reports, aligned with university quality standards.
• Integrate research-informed and industry-aligned practices into teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and applied research projects in accountancy and economics.
• Be up to date with their field to be able to engage in curriculum innovation, in areas such as accounting standards (e.g., IFRS), taxation and data analytics in finance
• Contribute to academic administration, including moderation of assessments, programme review, and compliance with quality assurance protocols.
• Support a positive student experience through mentoring, academic advising, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and collaborative academic initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain professional qualifications and enhance teaching and academic leadership capabilities in Accounting and Finance.

In addition to the above, all University of Liverpool, India – Bengaluru staff are required to: 

• Adhere to all University policies and procedures, completing all obligatory training and induction modules, including Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety.
• Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons.
• Participate in the University’s Professional Development Review scheme and take a proactive approach to own professional development.
• Demonstrate customer service excellence in dealing with all stakeholders.
• Embody and uphold the University’s Vision and Values.

About you

Experience

Essential

1. A Chartered Accountant with membership of ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW and professional work experience.
2. Experience with a proven ability to design and deliver high quality, industry informed teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, primarily in accounting and finance-related subjects.
3. Experience contributing to curriculum development and programme enhancement, ensuring alignment with academic standards and evolving industry needs 

Desirable

1. Recent Industry experience to enable practise based learning to be delivered.
2. Proactive and engaged in the Accounting community and professional bodies 

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

1. A Chartered Accountant with membership of ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW.
2. Hold a good first degree from a globally recognised institution.

Desirable

1. Teaching qualification or Fellowship of HEA or commitment to complete qualification.
2. Second degree or higher from a globally recognised institution

Skills, general and specialist Knowledge

Essential

1. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum design
2. Active engagement in pedagogical improvement, through professional development, or involvement in academic networks, with a strong commitment to innovative teaching and continuous learning.
3. Ability to contribute to the school's strategic ambition to address global/societal challenges of our time and to ensure that students receive an industry appropriate education.
4. Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Desirable

Personal attributes

Essential

1. Demonstrated potential for academic leadership, including involvement in course coordination, student mentoring, and participation in departmental committees or planning.

Desirable

About us

Established in 1881, we are an internationally renowned Russell Group university recognised for our high quality teaching and research. We are consistently ranked as one of the best universities both nationally and globally, and the majority of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us.

Right to work 

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in India before you can start working for us.  If you do not have the right to work in India already, any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon you gaining it. 

Disabilities and alternative formats   

If you have any other requirements which will help you access the application or interview process or employment opportunities at the University, or if you require copies documentation in alternative formats, please email: jobs@liverpool.ac.uk or telephone 0151 794 6771.