Lecturer in Accounting

• Shape the Future of Accounting Education and Research in the Heart of the Nation!
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $109,830 pa - $130,080 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time Continuing Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

About the role:

The Canberra Business School is part of the Faculty of Business, Government & Law at the UC and is currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lecturer in Accounting to join our esteemed faculty. This Level B position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our accounting program. As a Lecturer in Accounting, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and engaging in impactful research within the primary sub-discipline areas of financial accounting, management accounting, and/or audit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and convening academic units and online learning sites at both undergraduate and postgraduate unit levels.
• Designing, delivering, and coordinating innovative and engaging lectures, tutorials, workshops, and work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Providing timely feedback on student assessments, engaging in student consultation and mentoring.
• Increasing student engagement through active and enquiry-based learning activities. assignment feedback, and timely turnaround of assessments.
• Undertaking and publishing high-quality accounting-related research in refereed journals and presenting research findings at academic seminars and conferences.
• Applying for external research funding within the accounting or related fields.
• Assist in supervising Higher Degree Research (HDR) students when available.
• Developing professional, industry and government links that benefit research, teaching, and student learning outcomes.
• Undertaking service and engagement duties, including attending school and committee meetings and significant university events.

About you:

To be considered for this position, you will have the following:

• A PhD or equivalent in accounting or a closely related area by the time they commence the role is desired.

• Experience in teaching accounting units at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Commitment to student learning and the development of innovative teaching methods.
• Experience presenting at academic seminars, accounting related conferences and/or publications within high-quality referred journals within the discipline.
• Ability to apply for external research funding.
• Ability to foster links with domestic and international stakeholders.
• Great communication and collaborative skills.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra embodies it’s Values of Everyone’s invites, Nurragunnawali, Change the World, Dare to be Curious and Walk together which we are proud. UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

Pre-employment checks:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with your CV only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

For job specific information: please contact Lorne Cummings, Head of School, Canberra Business School at [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday the 14^th of July 2024