Lecturer in Accounting

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive and impactful organisation, delivering a high-quality vocational education, sustained by a combination of academic and professional colleagues. As a result, the University has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers. Aberdeen Business School was named Business School of the Year 2020 (THE Awards 2020) and is also accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), an accolade achieved by only 5% of global Business Schools.

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.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance we will consider applications on a full or part-time basis. You will also have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory holidays and Christmas closure) an onsite nursery and sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our relocation pages

We understand that any career move is a big decision, but particularly if you are changing direction or in the process of completing your PhD. If you would like to discuss your situation further before proceeding, please contact us for an informal discussion: Alison Siggins, Principal Lecturer a.siggins@rgu.ac.uk

For more information on this role in Aberdeen Business School, visit https://www.rgu.ac.uk/jobs-at-aberdeen-business-school/

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £38,205 - 44,263
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £45,585 – 51,283

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Lecturer - Accounting

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 post is 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, practical’s, etc.) and assessment duties in areas of expertise, or as otherwise required by the Principal Lecturer.

*Participates in the development and preparation of teaching materials.

*Provides tutorial and personal guidance for students.

*Develops and maintains expertise in subject areas.

*Participates in subject and course development.

*Participates in curriculum development and, in particular, contributes to the introduction of 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.

Candidates with limited/no lecturing experience can still be considered but will work to the Developing Academic. Full details can be found in the attached PDF.

 

Person Specifications

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: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions, and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others.

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 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.