Professor in Accounting

SSRN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking a Professor in Accounting to enhance its research and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be a leader in the field, contributing to impactful academic research and mentoring the next generation of scholars. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse academic community and maintain an international profile, promoting the visibility of the Accounting and Finance Division. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and innovation in education, where your contributions will shape the future of accounting education and research.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of impactful research and publications.
• Experience in leadership roles and mentoring junior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful academic research in accounting.
• Contribute to teaching across various levels of programs.
• Mentor junior faculty and supervise doctoral students.

Skills

High quality academic research

Publications in leading journals

Leadership and mentorship

Teaching excellence

International academic networking

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

• Organization

  Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

Location

• Manchester, United Kingdom

Posted

Professor in Accounting

Job Description & Qualification

The Accounting and Finance Division at AMBS is seeking to appoint a highly qualified individual for the position of Professor in Accounting. We welcome applications from candidates undertaking research in any area of accounting and using any theoretical and methodological approaches. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong track record of high quality and impactful academic research with publications in world-leading journals in accounting and related fields; maintain an international academic profile and network to promote the visibility and external engagement of the Division; provide leadership in administrative roles, mentorship to junior faculty members, and supervision of doctoral students; contribute to the teaching excellence of accounting courses and degree programmes across various levels. The University of Manchester is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse academic community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in academia.

Application Procedure

Applications should be uploaded on JobTrain. The documents uploaded to the CV section are restricted to 1MB (optional supporting document is limited to 500 KB). If the size limits are insufficient, the documents can be sent to [e-mail] with a clear indication of the post you are applying to. Applications must be received by 28th February 2025. This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

About the Organization

We are one of the largest accounting and finance units in Europe and the world, with an outstanding track record of excellence in research and teaching. Our accounting subject group has considerable strengths in both qualitative and quantitative research across core areas such as auditing, financial reporting, and management accounting, with faculty members publishing in top tier accounting journals on the Financial Times Top 50 list. Our faculty members also hold editorial positions in various high-quality journals affiliated with leading accounting academic associations in Europe, UK, and US. We offer a wide range of specialist degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including undergraduate degree programs in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We also contribute to MBA and executive education programmes.

Additional Information

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Prof. Edward Lee: [e-mail]
Prof. Sven Modell: [e-mail]
Dr. Vlad-Andrei Porumb: [e-mail]
Prof. Anne Stafford: [e-mail]

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