{"id":2503,"date":"2019-01-24T08:14:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T07:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/arc\/blog\/jobs\/readerprofessor-accounting\/"},"modified":"2019-01-24T08:14:44","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T07:14:44","slug":"readerprofessor-accounting","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/arc\/jobs\/readerprofessor-accounting","title":{"rendered":"Reader\/Professor in Accounting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n\t<br \/>\n\t<strong>Job Purpose:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\tTo lead research, scholarship or teaching activities of the School through professional practice and expertise. In addition, to lead external links with regional, UK and international bodies such as government agencies, schools, colleges, professional bodies, business and industry as appropriate to the subject discipline and School and\/or University strategy.<\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\tThe majority of academic staff will undertake a balance of research and teaching and learning activities. Whilst ability and effectiveness should be demonstrated at an appropriate level in all areas, individuals may be more specifically focused on research, teaching and learning or external engagement. This balance will be discussed and agreed with individuals annually in the PDR meeting in line with operational needs, School and University strategy and with consideration of the individual&rsquo;s career goals and development plans.<\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\tProfessors will have established and maintained international recognition through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research.<\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\t<strong>Main Duties\/Responsibilities:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\t<strong>Research<\/strong><br \/>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tTo pursue and lead an internationally recognised research programme which both informs and is consistent with the School&rsquo;s research priorities.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo publish the outcomes of research, with a record of securing publications in internationally rated journals of high standing. Where teaching and learning is the main focus, to publish research disseminated in pedagogic or professional practice publications.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo have proven experience of securing significant external funding from prestigious funders including research councils, charities and the European Commission and a record of successfully leading and managing research projects, people and resources.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tWhere appropriate to School\/University strategy and subject discipline, to establish partnership links with external organisations to enhance Aston&rsquo;s research and industry profile.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo provide strong leadership and team building in the management of research projects.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo have a successful record of supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and doctoral levels to completion. To foster an environment which encourages research among students at postgraduate level.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo lead research initiatives with colleagues and a wide range of external collaborators including internationally funded research projects as appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo conduct research capable of demonstrating significant impact e.g. research which has the potential to benefit the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo build critical mass and promote excellence in the School&rsquo;s research priority areas.<br \/>\n\t\t&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n\t<strong>Teaching and Learning<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tDepending on role focus, to lead on identifying strategic areas for new teaching provision.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo teach students at different levels as appropriate including foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and to carry out the associated examining processes<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo be responsible for the design and content of specific areas of teaching and learning within the School&rsquo;s teaching programmes.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo provide academic support, pastoral care and advice to foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo mentor colleagues in effective teaching practice.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo cooperate with colleagues across disciplines in the continuous review and development of programmes and the curriculum.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo use and promote the use of a range of methods and techniques in teaching, learning and assessment including pursuing digital and modern methods of delivery.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo lead on (depending on role focus) supporting and promoting quality assurance measures within the University e.g. by evaluation and development of modules for which the lecturer has responsibility, in terms of content, delivery and assessment as well as reviewing delivered modules, setting and receiving student feedback questionnaires.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo innovate in teaching, demonstrating continuous professional development and critical reflective practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n\t<br \/>\n\t<strong>External Engagement<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tTo develop student placement schemes with companies and research institutions both in the UK and overseas.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo demonstrate research impact and secure commercialisation, identifying and pursuing opportunities for translational research where appropriate to role and discipline.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo continue to build on an established record of invited international keynote conference presentations and prestige lectures.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo establish and lead partnerships for commercialisation including patents, inventions and other exploitable intellectual property as applicable to subject area and\/or to lead to improved practice, policy development or professional development.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo engage with translational research with a view to external collaboration and establishing partnerships with outputs such as commercialisation, improved practice and policy.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo develop research and development collaborations with industry partners to secure additional direct funding.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo contribute to businesses, the public sector and communities e.g. through innovation, knowledge transfer, cultural enrichment, advising government bodies, contributing to and influencing government (UK or overseas) policy-making and standards.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo take the lead in community engagement activities to raise the regional and national profile of the School.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo enhance the University&rsquo;s reputation with professional\/scholarly bodies e.g. by promoting public understanding of the subject.<br \/>\n\t\t&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n\t<strong>Citizenship<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tTo have a sustained record of effective leadership of either\/all of: teaching teams; research; and staff management and supervision.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo make an outstanding contribution to governance and collegial life within and outside the University, for example by Chairing school committees, undertaking significant administrative positions, or participating in or Chairing University-level committees.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo participate in continuing professional development e.g. through seminars or conferences and by engaging in training programmes run by the University which are consistent with the needs and aspirations of the academic and the School.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo manage staff seminars, staff training and coaching activities, cross-departmental activities and events e.g. Open Days, Sixth Form Conferences, attendance at Degree Ceremonies etc.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo Chair one or more of the School committees, these responsibilities being equitably distributed across the academic staff<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo demonstrate the University&rsquo;s leadership values through own actions and behaviour<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTo undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n\t<strong>Additional responsibilities<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n\t&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tEngage in continuous personal and professional development in line with the demands of the role, including undertaking relevant training and development activities to develop themselves and support the development of others.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tEnsure and promote the personal health, safety and wellbeing of staff and students.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tCarry out duties in a way which promotes fairness in all matters and which engenders trust.<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tPromote equality of opportunity and support diversity and inclusion as well as working to support the University&rsquo;s environmental sustainability agenda and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose: &nbsp; 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