"Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting"

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga, University of Canterbury, invites applications for a continuing position at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level in Accounting.

• Teach Financial Accounting and other related areas
• Interest in technological innovations in accounting
• Conduct scholarly impactful research
• Engage in service-related activities

The role involves actively contributing to the research profile of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems through the pursuit of a programme of impactful research; high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels; curriculum development; postgraduate research supervision; engaging with external stakeholders; and contributing to departmental and university service.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be an enthusiastic and committed academic who brings strong disciplinary expertise, a collegial mindset, and a passion for learning and discovery. You will have:

• A completed PhD in Accounting
• Demonstrated potential or a proven record of publishing in high-quality, internationally recognised journals.
• Strong skills in Financial Accounting, with the ability to teach across levels, including first-year courses.
• High level of IT proficiency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, enabling effective teaching and engagement with students.
• A commitment to high-quality, student-focused teaching, innovative pedagogies, and continuous improvement.
• The ability and willingness to supervise postgraduate research students.
• A collaborative approach and readiness to contribute positively to departmental service and collegial activities.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems is one of three departments of the UC Business School. The department's programmes are CA ANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, and CIMA accredited. UC Business School is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA and is known nationally and internationally for innovative, student-centric learning and cutting-edge research. The Department has over 25 highly motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. The Department and School provide a collegial environment, and academic staff have access to generous internal research funding, sabbatical leave, and the world-renowned Erskine fellowship program.

For more information about our team, please visit us at the Accounting and Information Systems department | UC

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora – Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $135,630.

The closing date for this position is: 31 March 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

1. a 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals, and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined)
2. a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined). Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Associate Professor, Richard Fisher, Richard.fisher@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.

To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 30660UJ.