"Lecturer in Accounting (Teaching Focussed) - 2 positions available"

About the role

We are seeking two Lecturers in Accounting (Teaching Focused). In this role, you will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, both on campus and through distance learning. You will play a key part in maintaining the School’s reputation for teaching excellence by engaging in curriculum development, supervising dissertations, and ensuring high standards of academic quality.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will undertake scholarship and administrative duties that support the School’s strategic objectives. You will have opportunities to engage with enterprise activities and represent the University externally, helping to enhance our visibility and impact nationally and internationally.

About you

You will bring recognised expertise in financial or management accounting and have recent experience delivering modules in these areas. A PhD (completed) and/or membership of a relevant professional body such as ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA is essential. You will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, with the ability to inspire and motivate students across diverse learning environments.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are vital. Experience in postgraduate supervision, distance learning, and practical industry knowledge would be advantageous.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr Hilary Coyle on hc366@le.ac.uk

We anticipate that interviews will take place in January 2026.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.