The role

The University of Bristol School invites applications for the position of Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Accounting. This is a permanent position, subject to review (tenure track). We are seeking applications from candidates with research interests in any field of accounting, but we are particularly interested in applications from candidates with expertise in management accounting and sustainability accounting. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for outstanding research and will be undertaking innovative work that complements and extends our existing research and teaching activities in accounting. Applicants must hold or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant field by the time of application. Applicants will have an aptitude for teaching to the highest standards at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University of Bristol attracts high-quality faculty and students. The new Business School invests heavily in research, and it engages with a wide range of stakeholders. It regularly hosts leading speakers as part of a highly active seminar series. Research budgets and teaching support are available to allow early and mid-career researchers to establish and develop their research and teaching portfolios.

What will you be doing?

Research: Your research interests may be in any field of accounting, but we are particularly interested in applications from candidates with expertise in accounting for a sustainable future and management accounting. You will be expected to conduct outstanding research and to be undertaking innovative work that complements and extends the school’s existing research and teaching activities. Your research will be relevant to academic and non-academic audiences and will lead to high quality publications in internationally leading accounting journals. Education: You will be expected to take an active role in conducting high quality and innovative accounting teaching in the new Business School. This will include delivering lectures and seminars, designing and conducting assessments, supervising dissertations and/or placements, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You will also be expected to act as a personal tutor to undergraduate students and to complete the CREATE HEA Fellowship. Citizenship: You will be expected to contribute to the effective running of the Accounting Group, Business School and Faculty by undertaking academic leadership roles and administrative duties as specified by the Head of Group.

You should apply if

• You are passionate about research in accounting.
• You can demonstrate a potential for outstanding research leading to publications in prestigious accounting journals, to participation in international research networks and to real world impact.
• You have a passion and aptitude for developing and delivering innovative teaching and education to large and small groups.
• You will have completed or will be close to completing a PhD in Accounting or a related field.
• You have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Additional information

For informal queries, please contact Giovanna Michelon via email –  Giovanna.michelon@bristol.ac.uk 

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 30th November 2023.

The final selection process is anticipated to be held in January 2024.