University of Birmingham
Job title:
Associate Professor in Accounting (Research and Education)
Company
University of Birmingham
Job description
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £56,021 to £64,914 with potential progression once in post to £84,644BackgroundBirmingham Business School is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Accounting to contribute towards leadership and delivery of research, teaching, engagement and impact in the School.Birmingham Business School is a world-leading institution and global thought leader in responsible business. Our vision is to inspire curiosity within our students and drive positive change within all fields of business, locally and globally. We are committed to producing forward-thinking leaders and developing high quality impactful research. We hold triple-crown accreditation with EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.The Department of Accounting is a dynamic team of scholars producing internationally excellent research and providing outstanding teaching for our students. We deliver a BSc Accounting and Finance, an MSc Accounting and Finance, and a newly launched MSc Business Analytics, attracting high quality students and consistently performing exceptionally well in student satisfaction ratings. We also have a thriving community of PhD students, who are actively involved in the research life of the Department and School. Department members conduct research across a wide spectrum of accounting topics, with particular focus on interdisciplinary perspectives and interpretive/critical theoretical approaches.We welcome applications from established scholars with research and teaching interests on any topics across the accounting discipline, including (but not limited to) sustainability accounting, business analytics, taxation, management accounting, financial accounting, auditing, public sector and NGO accounting.Main Duties
- Develop, plan and lead research activities and programmes of outstanding quality and international repute in the accounting discipline, publishing high-quality internationally recognised research outputs.
- Contribute to delivery and development of the department’s portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, using innovative research-led teaching to inspire and engage students.
- Provide leadership around the generation of research income, working with colleagues to maximise external funding opportunities.
- Develop and lead collaborative working arrangements with colleagues across the Department, School and wider University to deliver outstanding research and teaching.
Person Specification
- Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications.
- Strong and sustained international research and education profile, evidenced by a substantial record of international quality outputs and external grants.
- Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of innovative research-led teaching.
- Track record of attracting and successfully supervising high quality doctoral students.
- Demonstrable interest in translating research into societal impact through engagement with policy and practice.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Elena Giovannoni, Head of Department, email:To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible workingCloses: 13/10/2024£56,021 to £64,914. Grade 9
Expected salary
£56021 – 64914 per year
Location
Birmingham
Job date
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:20:43 GMT
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