Part Time Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive and impactful organisation, delivering high-quality education. The University has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers. Aberdeen Business School is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), an accolade achieved by only 5% of global Business Schools.

This position as a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance is a part-time role – 21 hours per week. In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be able to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (pro rata and including statutory holidays and Christmas closure) an onsite nursery and sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate and experienced in any accounting area. You might currently be in an academic or professional role, and ideally you will have teaching or training experience in addition to having relevant accounting and finance knowledge. You must have a degree and full membership of a globally recognised professional accounting body such as ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent. Your responsibilities will involve teaching and assessment at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

If you would like to discuss this role on an informal basis please contact Lindsey Stewart CA, Principal Lecturer at l.stewart@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: £39,906 - 46,049 (pro rata)
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535 (pro rata)
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, 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 Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

First Degree.

Full membership of globally recognised 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