Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance and Programme Director BSc Accounting and Finance

Richmond American University London, a unique institution offering students a blend of US and UK higher education, seeks a passionate Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance and Programme Director BSc Accounting and Finance. You will join a dynamic team within the Richmond Business School, contributing to our mission of educating future generations of business leaders. Please note that the Programme Director role of this appointment is a four-year, fixed term basis.

The Associate Professor and Programme Director will work with the Head of Department in providing academic leadership in all aspects of course design, teaching, research, scholarship and service for UG and PG programmes in line with the University’s Vision, Mission and Values. You will work with the Head and faculty to enhance the programmes in design and delivery of high-quality teaching; lead and manage relevant business accreditation and induct and mentor new adjunct faculty.

The successful candidate will be educated to a postgraduate level (or equivalent) and hold a PhD (completed or near completion) or equivalent industry/professional experience. You will have demonstrable experience of delivering high quality teaching and have proven ability to manage own teaching and related administrative duties. You will have highly developed oral and written communication skills, demonstrating ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences including internal and external stakeholders.

About Richmond American University London

Richmond American University London is a unique institution, global in outlook and in practice, diverse and cosmopolitan in its culture. A leading private and not-for-profit institution, we are dually accredited in both the United States, by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and registered with the Office for Students in the UK. Our students receive both UK and US degrees, bringing together the best of British and American higher education.

Operating in London since 1972, our mission is to educate and inform future generations by providing them with the knowledge and support to think critically, the freedom to challenge assumptions and the skills to work with others. Our distinctive, multi-disciplinary Liberal Arts degree programmes offer a holistic approach to teaching and learning that focuses on developing academic and personal skills to enable our students to make positive contributions through employment, personal development, and public service after graduation. Following the move to our new state-of-the-art campus in Chiswick Park, West London, we are developing a new strategy that will see the University grow and further diversify its student body, broaden and diversify is academic offer and expand its international partnerships.

Richmond is an equal opportunities employer; a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, as appropriate, is required for this position. To review the full job-description and apply for this role, please visit Richmond University’s Careers website (via the ‘Apply’ button above).

Interviews in person in London: 9 May 2026

Please note that while submitted applications will be acknowledged, we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants.

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