Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting

SSRN; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 97,377 - 137,444; Full time

Job summary

A leading New Zealand university in Dunedin is seeking two full-time Lecturers or Senior Lecturers in Accountancy. The successful candidates will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and develop independent research programs. Candidates must hold a PhD in Accounting or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching quality and research funding. The role offers an annual salary between $97,377 and $137,444, alongside a supportive work environment and a beautiful campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting or closely related discipline.
• A comprehensive research agenda aimed at internationally rated accounting/finance/business journals.
• Demonstrated quality and commitment to teaching accounting and related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.
• Develop and sustain an independent and productive research programme.

Skills

Research funding

Teaching quality

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in Accounting or closely related discipline

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE - TE TARI MATAURAKA KAUTE PUTEA

OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL - TE KURA PAKIHI

About the Team/Service/Location

The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, ranked in the top 1% in the QS World University ranking. The Otago Business School is ranked number one for research in New Zealand. Accounting at the University of Otago has a long history, and the Department includes some of the most outstanding teachers and researchers in the Business School and the University. The Department holds accreditation from CA ANZ, CPA Australia, and ACCA, and is a CFA Programme Partner, while the Otago Business School is EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Our students regularly make up more than half of the Dean's list of outstanding students in the School and are in demand by a wide range of leading employers.

Our Department has a strong and growing research profile across key areas of accounting, including financial reporting, auditing, capital markets, corporate governance, sustainability and environmental reporting, accounting education, public sector accountability, and performance measurement and management. Faculty publish in reputed journals across accounting and interdisciplinary fields such as European Accounting Review, British Accounting Review, and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. This research is supported by extensive data infrastructure, including access to WRDS, Audit Analytics, Bloomberg, Morningstar, Sustainalytics, BoardEx, Capital IQ, CRSP/Compustat, LSEG (Datastream/Refinitiv), and OptionMetrics.

The Department values excellence in both teaching and research and provides a supportive environment for staff to achieve both. This includes manageable teaching loads that allow dedicated time for research, alongside strong access to data resources and a collaborative research culture.

Role – Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint two full-time, permanent Lecturers or Senior Lecturers in Accountancy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our existing teaching and research strengths in Accountancy.

The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department and will supervise postgraduate research students. Candidates will also be expected to develop and sustain an independent and productive research programme.

Skills and Experience – Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• A PhD in Accounting or closely related discipline.
• A comprehensive research agenda aimed at internationally rated accounting/finance/business journals.
• A strong commitment to obtaining external research funding.
• Demonstrated quality and commitment to teaching accounting and related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience and commitment to engaging with industry to enhance student learning.
• Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa, and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region, and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.
• Previous industrial experience and/or a professional accountancy qualification are desirable attributes, but not essential.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Department, and we seek colleagues who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community.

Further Details – Pūroko

We have two permanent, full-time (1 FTE) positions based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is $97,377 to $137,444 per annum. The University of Otago is renowned for its collegiality, strong research culture, and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is recognised as one of the most beautiful in the world. Located in a vibrant university city set within a region of outstanding natural beauty, Dunedin offers excellent schools and easy access to a wide range of cultural, sporting, and outdoor activities.

Application Procedure

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A CV.
• A cover letter.
• Teaching evaluations for the most recent two years.
• 3 to 4 referee contact details.

To submit your application, please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600422 will close on Sunday, 10 May 2026.