Job Title: Assistant Professor in Accounting and Finance
Directorate: School of Social Sciences
Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week), Open Ended
Grade and Salary: 8 (£45,585 - £54,395)
Organisation Name: Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance (AEF), part of Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
Purpose of the Role
As a member of the Accounting team within AEF, you will contribute to teaching Undergraduate, Postgraduate and MBA programmes in accounting, as well as contribute to the groups’ aim in increasing their global visibility through excellent research outputs.
Detailed Description
We are seeking to recruit academics with experience in teaching and research. As part of an international team, you will be able to build strong links with colleagues in Dubai and Malaysia to deliver high-quality teaching and learning outcomes. You will contribute to the development of courses and programmes by innovating in teaching delivery, engaging in faculty administrative roles, and building links with practitioners.
The role will be based at the University's campus in Edinburgh. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery, and assessment of teaching.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive School and Group, on an upward trajectory. A successful applicant would form part of a Research Centre within Edinburgh Business School (EBS), able to contribute to REF submissions and overall research activities while also receiving support and mentoring to enhance their standing in their field.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in the Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU's aims.
* Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
* Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
* Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
* Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
* Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
* Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
* Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees.
* Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
Education & Qualifications
* PhD in Accounting
* Educated to SCQF Level 11 or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Fluency in English
* Evidence of a developing publication record: such as financial and management accounting, energy accounting & finance, social and environmental accounting, interdisciplinary accounting, and other accounting related fields.
* Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding
* Experience or knowledge to design, teach and assess modules in accounting, with ability to link teaching to research and industry needs.
* Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
* Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
* Competent in the use of relevant IT packages
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
* Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
* Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service
How to Apply
Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 23rd June 2024. Interviews are proposed to be held in week commencing 1st July so please ensure you have some availability to attend an interview if you are selected.
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