Professor in Accounting & Finance

GBS Group (UK); Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Reward and recognition programme

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance to teach undergraduate students. You will plan, deliver, and assess student work, contribute to course material development, and engage in staff development activities. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and previous lecturing experience in the UK. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, workplace pension schemes, and tuition reimbursement. Join us and make a lasting impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in an Accounting and Finance field obtained in the UK or equivalent.
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience delivering core accounting modules.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work, ensuring all learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update, and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and administrative duties.
• Work towards objectives for student attendance and satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Planning and prioritisation

Education

Master's degree in Accounting and Finance

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (desirable)

Job description

Lecturer – Accounting & Finance

Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)
Location: Leeds – On site
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) – (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)
Salary: £51,000

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The Role
We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends. Your Accounting and Finance expertise can ignite a passion for learning. Join us as lecturer and make an impact that last a lifetime!

What you'll be doing
As a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance, you will enjoy all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students while keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. If you have experience in delivering core accounting modules such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit or similar subjects, we want to hear from you!

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you

• Hold a Master's degree in an Accounting and Finance field obtained in the UK or equivalent from PSRB's, being a full member (PhD desirable)
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience delivering core accounting modules such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit or similar subjects
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• Have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• Be fully qualified from PSRB's (both affiliates or active members) such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and/or IFA

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.