Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching and Research) (3 posts available)

The Accounting and Finance Division at AMBS is seeking to appoint highly qualified individuals for the position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor / Associate Professor) in Accounting. We welcome applications from candidates undertaking research in any area of accounting and using any theoretical and methodological approaches.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue high quality academic research leading to publications in world-leading journals in accounting and related fields; contribute to the teaching excellence of accounting courses across various levels; actively engage in the activities of the Division and beyond, including the supervision of doctoral students. The post offers a competitive salary, a reasonable teaching load and generous research support with a significant reduction in teaching and administration work given for the first years of probation for a lecturer position.

The University of Manchester is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse academic community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in academia.

The post should be taken up not later than September 2025.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE: We are one of the largest accounting and finance units in Europe and the world, with an outstanding track record of excellence in research and teaching.

Our accounting subject group has considerable strengths in both qualitative and quantitative research across core areas such as auditing, financial reporting, and management accounting, with faculty members publishing in top tier accounting journals on the Financial Times Top 50 list. Our faculty members also hold editorial positions various high quality journals affiliated with leading accounting academic associations in Europe, UK, and US.

We offer a wide range of specialist degree programmes in both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include undergraduate degree programs in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We also contribute to MBA and executive education programmes.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates for the position must upload their application via the application tracking system.

Documents uploaded in the CV section of the application form link are restricted to 1MB. On the CV upload section there is also an option to upload a Supporting Document, and this is limited to 500kb. If the size limits are insufficient, your job market package/additional documents can be sent to AMBSAccountingjobs@manchester.ac.uk with a clear indication of the post you are applying to.

Applications must be received by Friday 22 November 2024.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Prof. Edward Lee: edward.lee@manchester.ac.uk

Prof. Sven Modell: sven.modell@manchester.ac.uk

Dr. Vlad-Andrei Porumb: vlad-andrei.porumb@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.