Lecturer in Accounting (0.6FTE 1 Year Mat Cover)

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk, based in the Glasgow School for Business and Society, is currently looking to recruit a Chartered Accountant to teach the syllabus for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Fundamental and Professional level papers on our ACCA suite of programmes, primarily covering our ACCA night-time classes. The main purpose of the role is to contribute to the delivery of teaching and the learning experience here at GCU Glasgow. This is a key area of strength for the University, with a flagship undergraduate programme, the BA (Hons) Accountancy, and postgraduate offerings in the areas of Accounting, Finance and Regulation and the MAcc Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship programme.

We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our delivery of and reputation in Accounting. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in the subject area and prior experience of supporting student learning, teaching and assessment in higher education and/or in industry settings is essential. Relevant industry experience would be looked upon favourably and the post could suit an individual with an industry background able to demonstrate the potential for high quality teaching.

The Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk promotes innovation in learning and teaching and, therefore, we are keen to appoint an individual with experience of e-learning and online environments.

If you wish to know more about this opportunity, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Jane Burt, Head of Department, Finance, Accounting and Risk at.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).