Lecturer in Accounting (0.6 FTE/FTC 2 years)

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading modern university in Scotland is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Accounting to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and enhance the university's accountancy teaching. Relevant experience and qualifications in accounting are required. The university values diversity, aiming to attract a high-performing workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or the professional community.
• Module leadership experience and curriculum development.
• Industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage modules at various educational levels.
• Contribute to curriculum development informed by research.
• Enhance accountancy teaching and reputation.

Skills

Higher education teaching qualification

Expertise in financial, management, or public sector accounting

Education

Relevant qualifications in accounting

Job description

Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £48,149 - £55,755 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Advert

This is a part time (0.6FTE)/fixed term contract for two years

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research supporting our communities, with strong industry partnerships to help our students succeed.

In 2023, we ranked in the top 40 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide, the UK's 2nd top performing modern university in the Daily Mail guide, and entered the top 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We are the top performing modern university in Scotland across these rankings. We hold EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and ranked second in Scotland for sustainability.

We offer professionally accredited courses, collaborate with over 300 industry partners, and have high employment rates for our graduates. We support over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries and are committed to widening participation from diverse backgrounds.

Guided by our values of integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence, we aim to transform lives and communities.

The Glasgow School for Business and Society (GSBS) and its Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk (FAR) seek to appoint a Lecturer in Accounting. The successful candidate will teach and manage modules at undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate apprenticeship levels, take on module leadership, and contribute to curriculum development informed by scholarly research.

We welcome applications from individuals who will enhance our accountancy teaching and reputation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in higher education or the professional community, with expertise in financial, management, or public sector accounting. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE are desirable. Industry experience is advantageous and may suit candidates with extensive industry backgrounds demonstrating teaching and research potential.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Dr. Jane Burt, Head of Department, at [e-mail].

As the University for the Common Good, we are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate GCU Values.

GCU is committed to a fair, transparent, and bias-free recruitment process to attract a high-performing workforce. The university holds the Athena SWAN Silver award for gender equality and is a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, making reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We also hold the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Benefits include professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle-to-work scheme, and onsite childcare. Appointments will generally be made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified.