Lecturer in Accounting

Ulster University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Accounting based in Belfast. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and business development in the university's business school. The position requires a doctorate in accounting or related area and experience in delivering high-quality education. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• A doctorate or equivalent qualification in accounting.
• First or upper second-class degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience in delivering accounting-related education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research within the department.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Skills

Experience in accounting education

Professional training experience

Research skills

Education

Doctorate in accounting or related area

First or upper second-class degree in accounting

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Accounting

School/Department: Ulster University Business School - Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics

Salary: £41,086 - £58,260 per annum

Closing Date: 23 November 2025

Reference Number: 039026

Campus: Belfast

Full-time/permanent

ABOUT US

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

THE ROLE

To contribute to teaching, research, and business development activity, as required, within the Ulster University Business School.

ABOUT YOU

• A doctorate (or a doctorate that has been completed and will be conferred within six months) in accounting or a closely related area, or the equivalent experience and qualifications at a professional level
• First or upper second-class degree in accounting or a related area; or a higher degree in accounting or a related area
• Experience of delivering excellent accounting-related education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and/or substantial recent experience of delivering professional accounting training, including staff development, within the accounting/professional services sector.

Please find out employee benefits here.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means at www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.