Accounting Lecturer

Galway Business School; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Galway Business School invites applications for a Lecturer in Finance to deliver high‑quality lectures and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will prepare teaching materials, design assessments, and provide feedback to support student progress.

The role requires a Master’s degree, lecturing experience, and the ability to work in a team to enhance teaching quality and student experience; on‑site in Galway City.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance or a related field.
• Demonstrated lecturing or higher education teaching experience in accounting, finance, or related subjects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a student‑centered approach.
• Experience with digital learning tools, learning management systems, and innovative teaching methods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials related to taught courses and assessments.
• Deliver engaging lectures and seminars to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Grade assignments and exams and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Offer student guidance via office hours, tutorials, and academic advising.
• Supervise business research projects and supervise exams as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Galway Business School is a leading independent third-level college in Ireland, offering a globally accredited, world-class learning experience and qualifications. The school is known for responding quickly to changing student and labor market needs, with flexible programs that allow learners to study at their own pace and meet their career goals. Students benefit from an innovative portfolio of employment‑relevant programs, an engaging learning environment, and high levels of academic and personal support. Galway Business School emphasizes practical entry routes based on prior experience, strong local and international networking opportunities, and impressive graduate outcomes driven by its expert and entrepreneurial faculty.

Role Description The Lecturer in Finance will deliver high-quality, engaging lectures and seminars to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students in finance and related business subjects. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include preparing and updating teaching materials, designing assessments, grading assignments and exams, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning. The role involves contributing to curriculum development, staying current with developments in finance and business education, and participating in academic meetings and quality assurance processes. The lecturer will also provide guidance and support to students through office hours, tutorials, and academic advising.

Applicants must be Galway based or available to lecture in Galway City onsite.

Candidates will at a minimum hold a Master's degree, have a balance of lecturing and industry experience, and ideally have knowledge of course and programme development, delivery and assessment.

Teaching Business & related subjects

• Preparation of all materials related to taught courses and assessment / correction of assignments and exams as appropriate
• Ability to deliver specific modules that are aligned to MIMLOs and MIMPLOs and ensuring that each element fits into the student experience of the whole programme
• Ability to work as part of a team to enhance the teaching learning and assessment strategies of the school as well as enhancing the student experience
• Engagement with the Virtual Learning Environment and ensuring that all materials and lectures are up to date and fit for purpose and have a keen appreciation of academic integrity requirements
• Providing support and guidance to students as required especially during office hours / tutorials and at other times depending on the needs of the student.
• Being responsible for supervision of business research projects related to your field of expertise
• Preparation of students for assignments & exams
• Provision of guidance on student research projects and dissertations. Attendance at staff and other academic and committee meetings, induction days, revision days, graduations, etc.
• Promoting a positive image of the School
• Supervision of exams or other duties that may be required outside usual teaching hours

Qualifications

• Candidates will at a minimum hold a Master's degree,
• Demonstrated experience in Lecturing or higher education teaching in accounting, finance or similar, including designing and delivering modules and assessments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered and inclusive teaching approach.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage part-time teaching commitments and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with digital learning tools, learning management systems, and innovative teaching methodologies is an advantage.
• Professional experience in the finance or business sector and engagement with industry networks is highly beneficial.