Professor in Accounting & Finance

Canterbury Christ Church University; Shipley; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university is seeking a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance to teach across undergraduate levels as part of their BA (Hons) programme. Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in staff development. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance, UK HE lecturing experience in core modules like Financial Accounting, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,000 with 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

1 additional leave per year of service

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in core accounting modules.
• Ability to provide feedback and supervise student work.
• Experience in accurate reporting and maintaining organized records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.
• Engage in staff development activities and peer observations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

Education

Master's degree in Accounting and Finance

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

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

You will 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). You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in having delivered core accounting modules such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Audit or similar subjects. You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter. You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback. You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records. You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills. You will be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

You will 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). Being 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 holiday1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5. 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.

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, 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