Professor Accounting/Finance | Edinburgh
Employer: Edinburgh Napier University
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 p/a (dependent on experience) + Pension (Employer contribution of 23% - Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme)
Contract type: Permanent
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About the organisation
Edinburgh Napier University is the ‘#1 Modern University in Scotland’ (Guardian Good University Guide 2021) and the number one university in Edinburgh for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2020-22).
The Edinburgh Napier Business School is one of the largest modern Business Schools in Scotland, at the leading edge of innovation, with a strong academic reputation in undergraduate, postgraduate, executive education, and business research. The school is focused on the delivery of a portfolio of programmes which reflect the needs of students and places greater emphasis on practical experiences and application of learning.
Our courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level are accredited by many leading industry and professional bodies. Click here to read more about the School's strategy as the needs of the business world evolve more and more rapidly.
In REF2021, the research activity at Edinburgh Napier University assessed as 'internationally excellent' and 'world-leading' is at 68%, moving us to the top position among Scotland's Modern universities for both research power and research impact. Research at the Business School has an applied focus, is policy and practice led, and is of both national and international relevance. Our research is disseminated through high quality publications, strengthening both our teaching and professional development activities. Research is focused on three Research Centres - The Centre for Child and Family Law and Policy; The Centre for Military Research, Education and Public Engagement; and The Tourism Research Centre - as well as the Smart Cities agenda.
Currently, we are looking for a highly ambitious and motivated Professor with vision, experience and international standing to lead the Accounting and Finance Subject Group.
We are in an exciting phase of growth, and as part of our ambitious strategy to be ‘The Business School for Empowerment, Enterprise and Employability for All’, this is a key role in the School’s Leadership Team.
About the role
As a Professor of Accounting and/or Finance, you will have a proven substantive track record of innovative teaching, research, and leadership experience in your field. The successful applicant will be able to evidence successful income generation through research, enterprise or innovation activities and you will contribute to teaching in the area. You will have line management responsibilities and through the provision of effective leadership for a team of up to 30 academic colleagues will be responsible for the support and development of a strong and highly ambitious group of colleagues, including early career academics. Previous experience in a leadership position is essential.
As part of the School’s Leadership Team, you will contribute to the continued development and implementation of our strategic plan, with particular focus on the growth and development of the Accounting and Finance subject area. You will also maintain and further develop our focus on providing an excellent student experience with real world application through the creation of a distinctive curriculum in the accounting and finance areas.
You will have a strong network of industry and academic contacts and engage with relevant stakeholder groups to foster collaboration, innovation and other initiatives, thereby generating income. A focus for all our academic staff is to maximise networks, build relationships with industry to deliver income growth, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and internationalise our work with a focus on Transnational Education Programmes (TNE).
About the individual
We are looking for exceptional candidates with a proven record of accomplishment as a senior academic and one who will contribute to the achievement of our ambitious strategy for The Business School. Candidates will bring their experience, skills and creativity to the role, whilst demonstrating evidence of high-quality teaching and research activity within their discipline.
Applicants must demonstrate:
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Academic achievement including international standing, high quality research outputs, income generation and academic leadership
- Extensive experience of leading and managing large academic programmes
- Leadership achievement including management experience in higher education
- High quality teaching/learning and research programmes
- An ability to deliver teaching internationally, nationally (UK) and online
For a full job description and comprehensive list of duties click here.
Benefits
Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 p/a (dependent on experience) + Pension (Employer contribution of 23% - Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme)
46 days (36 days flexible + 10 fixed) paid annual leave per annum
Further information about our benefits can be found here.
Closing Date: 30th April 2023
Interview date: Week commencing 15th May 2023
Interviews: For any initial enquiries or questions about this role, please contact the Dean of School, Professor Christine Cross on c.cross@napier.ac.uk. For general queries (including the application process and right to work/sponsorship issues) please contact recuitment@napier.ac.uk
Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.