Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Taxation or Auditing

The £136 million reimagining of the campus at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has created a modern, inspiring environment that can be enjoyed by both staff and students. We are proud that DMU was named the fifth best university for overall teaching excellence, and the best university in the country for helping students find highly skilled work or further study, in a league table produced by higher education experts Wonkhe based on TEF analysis.

Faculty / Directorate

This is an opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues, lecturing in accounting whilst making a significant contribution to the mission of the university. The department is one of the largest university Accounting, Finance and Economics Schools in the country, with an enviable professional body exemption and accreditation profile and an excellent reputation for student satisfaction.

Role

As a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Taxation (or Auditing), your primary responsibilities involve leading and conducting teaching sessions for degree programmes and professional courses. This encompasses delivering engaging lectures, tutorials, and revision classes across various accounting and finance-related subjects. In this role, you will contribute significantly to the development of high-quality teaching materials, ensuring an effective virtual learning environment within a managed learning setting.

Your involvement extends to creating diverse assessments, designing marking schemes, and providing constructive feedback to students. Taking on module and course management responsibilities, you play a key role in curriculum development, contributing to the enhancement of educational offerings.

Scholarly activity and research in your subject area are essential components of this role, adding depth and currency to the educational experience. Your commitment to student success is evident in your support for recruitment events like Open Days and your supervision of student dissertations, projects, and work placements.

Additionally, you contribute to the academic community through the supervision of postgraduate research (PGR) students and external networking initiatives. This includes engagement with local businesses, community colleges, and professional bodies.

Continued professional development is integral, with a focus on enhancing both subject knowledge and pedagogic practice. Your flexibility is demonstrated by your willingness to perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade, ensuring the successful delivery of academic excellence.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Senior Lecturer position in Accounting and Finance will play a vital role in contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in lecturing within UK higher education or accounting professionals seeking a rewarding career transition into academia.

Candidates should exhibit a robust passion for the theory, development, and practice of accounting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capacity to teach a diverse range of accounting modules, including but not limited to Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Taxation, and Audit and Assurance.

An outstanding academic track record is a key criterion, necessitating a good honours degree alongside either a relevant professional qualification or an advanced higher degree. In addition to academic prowess, candidates should showcase excellent team-working skills, reflecting a collaborative approach to their work.

If you possess these qualifications and attributes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the academic excellence of our Accounting and Finance department. Your expertise and commitment to student success will make a valuable impact on our vibrant learning community.