Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Accounting and Finance - 0950-25

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking a lecturer for financial accounting. The role requires a PhD and at least 2 years of teaching experience in Higher Education. Candidates will teach at a joint institute in China. Responsibilities include high-quality teaching and contributing to program development. Additional benefits include furnished accommodation and international medical cover. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with international students.

Benefits

Furnished accommodation in China

International expatriate medical cover

Two return flights to the UK

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant areas is mandatory.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in Higher Education is required.
• Experience with international students, particularly Chinese students, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across core financial accounting and auditing.
• Contribute to programme development and quality assurance.
• Support students effectively in their learning journey.

Skills

Teaching experience in Higher Education

Proficiency in interactive technologies

Advanced financial accounting

Education

PhD in relevant areas

Job description

Overview

Reference: 0950-25
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY (Shandong, China)

Location & Campus

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province and situated within the ‘Nanhai New District’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong peninsula. The campus and neighbouring community are known for clean air, golden beaches and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station, as well as a high‑speed railway station connecting Nanhai to Qingdao in 90 minutes. Weihai Airport, which connects domestically and internationally, is less than an hour away.

Contract & Benefits

Following a period of probation, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and be based on the campus in China for two semesters of 16 weeks each. The package includes furnished accommodation in China, international expatriate medical cover, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with nearby amenities.

Teaching Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality teaching across core financial accounting and auditing areas, with flexibility to cover related accounting modules as needed. Focus on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous design, integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. Contribute to programme development, quality assurance, and wider academic responsibilities within the Accounting & Finance programme.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant areas and at least 2 years teaching experience in Higher Education. Candidates with experience teaching advanced financial accounting, relevant professional or industry experience in accounting, or recognised accounting professional qualifications are especially welcomed. Experience teaching international students, ideally Chinese students, and proficiency in interactive technologies is essential.

For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification there will be an opportunity to work towards a postgraduate certificate in Educational Practice leading to a Fellowship in the Advanced Higher Education Academy.

Successful candidates must be available to commence by the latest 2nd March 2026 and be able to obtain suitable visa documentation prior to the first deployment to China.

Contact & Application

Enquiries to:
Mingyu (Chandler) Chen – Director of Studies for Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW
Email: [e-mail]

Applications will be accepted only on the official application form, which is available by following this link.

Equality & Diversity

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.