Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

**Job Summary**:
Our portfolio of courses provide vocationally-relevant theory and develop applied accounting and finance skills. We are internationally recognised for excellence in professional education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and consistently maintain one of the UK's best graduate employment records.

Your responsibilities will involve teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You might currently be in an academic or professional role, but either way you will need teaching/training experience, in addition to relevant accounting and finance knowledge. You will be educated to Degree Level with membership of a professional accounting body. A PhD in an accounting related area would be advantageous.

Part-time applicants that will require sponsorship may be considered in line with UKVI sponsorship requirements.

**RESPONSIBLE TO**:Academic Strategic Lead - Accounting & Finance

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**:No line management responsibilities

**PURPOSE OF POST**:To contribute to the delivery and development of the School's portfolio of courses. The successful applicant will have general knowledge and experience of accounting and finance. This postis to fulfil teaching duties within areas such as audit and assurance, financial and management accounting, business ethics, taxation, business analysis, environmental/carbon accounting.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES**:

- Carries out designated teaching (e.g. via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory work, field trips, studio work, practicals, etc.) and assessment duties in areas of expertise, or as otherwise required by the Academic Strategic Lead.
- Participates in the development and preparation of teaching materials.
- Provides tutorial and personal guidance for students.
- Participates in curriculum development and, in particular, contributes to the introductionof new methods of teaching and learning.
- Undertakes appropriate administrative responsibilities (e.g. year tutor, student selection, examination organisation, placement organisation, timetabling, maintaining attendance records, etc.).
- Assists in the supervision and visiting of students during their periods of work experience.
- Maintains working relationship with other Schools/Departments/Units within the University, as necessary, for the smooth operation and continued development of the

School and its courses.
- Engages with other staff, wherever possible, in consultancy activities relevant to the School.
- Establishes and maintains relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School's course (e.g. engagement in work of external bodies, educational and professional).
- Carries out such other related duties as may be required.

**Person Specification**:
**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications and Professional Memberships**

First Degree

Chartered Membership of professional body such as ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA

**Knowledge**

Knowledge of accounting related areas.

**Experience**

Teaching or training experience either in an academic setting or commercial environment.

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications and Professional Memberships**

PhD in accounting related area.

**Experience**

Supervision of students at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.

**Behaviours**:
Behaviour 1: Communication
Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner.

**Behaviour 2: Pastoral Care and Welfare**
Experience of: calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress; dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters; providing support for those in considerable distress or requiring long-term complex support.

**Behaviour 3: Teaching and Learning Support** Experience of: providing standard information or delivering teaching or training; designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks; developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum.

**Behaviour 4: Service Delivery**
Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards.

**Behaviour 5: Analysis and Research**
Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings.

**Behaviour 6: Liaison and Networking**
Experiences of: circulating information in an accurate and timely manner; working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships; leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest; leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation