Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching & Research) at Newcastle University

The Role

• We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching and Research) to contribute to the research profile of the Accounting and Financial Management Subject Group and to the development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting and reporting; audit and assurance; management accounting; corporate governance; non financial reporting (ESG/sustainability reporting); financial management; and business case studies.
• Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant accounting discipline or be nearing completion (strictly within three months of submission at the time of application). They should also demonstrate evidence of ongoing research activity and the potential to produce work that meets international standards of excellence in originality, significance and rigour which will enhance to the research profile of the subject group.
• In addition, the successful candidate will bring a commitment to delivering high quality, engaging teaching and supporting an excellent student experience across our programmes. 
• You will contribute to the research profile of the Accounting and Financial Management Subject Group in Newcastle University Business School by publishing in internationally recognised journals, demonstrating research impact, and securing external research funding. Additionally, you will develop and deliver programmes at Newcastle University Business School, ensuring an outstanding teaching experience for our students.
• The Accounting and Financial Management subject group is a vibrant and supportive community of world-class academics and professionally qualified accountants with extensive industry experience. Our accounting academics are world-leading researchers in several areas of accounting including biodiversity, green finance, carbon accounting, corporate governance, accountability, valuation and investor benchmarks, tax transparency disclosures and the history of accounting. 
• Informal enquires can be made to Mrs Tracey Wilson, Subject Group Head – Accounting and Financial Management at [email protected]
• Newcastle University Business School is located in Newcastle City Centre and at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix, a £350million partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council and Legal and General, where business meets Science.
• Newcastle University is a Russell Group institution and the Newcastle University Business School is home to 4000 students and is one of an elite group of Business Schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the three internationally recognised accreditation bodies: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS. This is testament to our reputation for world leading Research and Teaching.
• The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.

Key Accountabilities

Teaching & Learning

• To provide high quality teaching and learning and student support
• Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor
• Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with University standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Ensure all our students benefit from studying in a research intensive, research excellent academic environment
• Provide education for life, that engages, challenges and supports our students to discover and fulfil their potential both while they are studying with us and once they have graduated

Research

• Conduct research that demonstrates international standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour in the subject area of Accounting and Financial Management
• Contribute to the research profile of the Business School by publishing high quality outputs
• Pursue external funding
• Demonstrate impact by developing research-based solutions to real-world problems and engage with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work
• Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students in a research-led university

Other

• Contribute to the Business School Vision, Mission and Strategy
• Operate as an active citizen in the Business School community
• To have an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion and ethics, responsibility and sustainability
• To support the Business School’s global activities and development
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, and/or research, and/or engagement for example, recruitment or research team leadership
• Take responsibility for a defined management or administrative role such as Module Leader, Year Tutor, Degree Programme Director, Research Director, Outreach Co-ordinator
• Contribute to the Business School’s international programme and professional body accreditations
• Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees

The Person 

The level of appointment will be determined by your ability to meet the requirements of the person specification as outlined below.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Lecturer Grade F

• Evidence or the potential to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges, and inspires our students
• Ability to deliver research-led teaching, making effective use of technology to enhance learning in one or more of the following areas: financial accounting and reporting; audit and assurance; management accounting; corporate governance; non financial reporting (ESG/sustainability reporting); financial management; and business case studies
• Evidence or potential for internationalising the curricula
• Ability to develop and secure research funding
• Experience of or capability to publish international and world-leading research
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research
• Evidence of developing an international research profile
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the research of the Accounting and Financial Management Subject Group
• Ability to supervise PGR students
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
• Commitment to interdisciplinary working
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills
• Demonstration of successful team working
• Personal resilience in a context of change and fast paced environment
• Ability to contribute to the Business School Vision and Strategy
• An awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, and to ethics, responsibility and sustainability
• Experience of working in, or with, business, the third sector and/or policy (Desirable)

Lecturer Grade G

In addition to providing evidence of your previous experience of the criteria above, to be considered for a Grade G Lectureship you must also meet the follow criteria:

• A sustained international/established research and innovation profile and proven track record in international and world-leading publications
• Evidence of developing and securing grant capture
• A track record of engaging with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research
• Evidence of effective use of disciplinary and proactive research and a developed international research profile
• Evidence of your contributions to the Accounting and Financial Management subject area 
• Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students
• Supervision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
• Substantial experience of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students
• Ability to undertake a management and leadership role
• Evidence of active academic citizenship

Qualifications

Lecturer Grade F

• A good Honours degree (or equivalent)
• PhD (or equivalent) at or near completion (strictly within three months of submission at time of application) in a relevant subject

Desirable

• A relevant Professional Body Membership as appropriate to the subject area e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA 
• HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Lecturer Grade G

In addition to meeting the criteria for the Lecturer Grade F candidates must also meet the following criteria:

• Completed PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject