Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Tax

Location: Kedleston Road

About the College/Department

With its strong focus on quality, innovation and real-world learning, the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences supports ambition and drives success. We ensure students are better qualified, better connected and better prepared to excel in their careers. Comprising Derby Business School and School of Law and Social Sciences, the college delivers a distinctive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study opportunities spanning a wide range of disciplines. 

In a city founded on enterprise, we’re networked into the business community. Our partnerships span global corporates, SMEs and the leading professional bodies. We provide opportunities for our students to mix with the region’s brightest business minds through work placements, consultancy projects, professional mentoring, real-world case studies, industry visits, guest speakers and networking events. 

Derby Business School has become the latest business school to be awarded the Small Business Charter. This national accolade awarded by the Chartered Association of Business Schools is in recognition of the business school’s high standard of support for small businesses and the local economy, as well as the work it does in developing entrepreneurial skills in students.  

Derby Business School is also a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) - a network of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhance excellence in management education and development globally.

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is the first in the UK to achieve EFMD programme accreditation. 

About the role

The role involves delivering modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on Accounting and Finance. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development and quality management. Expertise in teaching tax modules is essential, along with the flexibility to teach across a range of Accounting and Finance modules within UG/PG programmes and client-based programmes.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both academic and research excellence within the field of Accounting and Finance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be a qualified accountant with professional body membership and possess a Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject. Additionally, you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification, such as recognition through publication or an appropriate professional qualification in the field.

You will bring proven experience in module leadership, particularly for tax modules, and demonstrate competence in designing and implementing formative and summative assessments across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your expertise will ensure effective learning outcomes and an engaging educational experience for students.

Furthermore, you will have a strong digital capability, with practical experience in using technology and applications that enhance student learning and improve the overall educational experience. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute their expertise in accounting education and help shape future leaders in the field.

Key Contacts

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Parminder Johal, Head of Discipline for Accounting, Economics and Finance via p.johal@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Thursday 17 October 2024

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