Job Description

Salary

Starting salary: 42,882 per annum

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full time

Package

35 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

03/06/2025

Job reference

SMU12122



St Mary's University is seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable academic to join our growing Accounting and Finance team within the School of Business and Communication.

This role is central to the development and delivery of a vibrant and evolving academic portfolio and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both teaching excellence and curriculum innovation.

This appointment will also play a key role in the validation and revalidation of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Accounting and Finance, ensuring they meet the highest standards of academic quality and professional accreditation.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the following areas:
Financial Accounting Management Accounting Taxation Auditing Financial Reporting FinTech and Data Analytics in Finance Professional Practice and Ethics in Accounting


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute actively to programme and curriculum development, including validation and revalidation processes.

Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support programme accreditation and alignment with industry expectations.

Work collaboratively on marketing and recruitment activities.

Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment on modules in Accounting and Finance.

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and dissertations.

Engage in scholarly activity and/or research leading to publication and professional development.

Provide academic and pastoral support to students.


The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience teaching at undergraduate level in UK higher education and a sound understanding of quality assurance processes, including programme validation and revalidation.

They will demonstrate the ability to design and develop new programmes, create effective learning materials, and deliver engaging assessments. Strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset are essential. The ideal candidate will also have experience supervising student research projects and be able to apply both analytical and creative thinking in curriculum development.

A postgraduate teaching qualification, Fellowship of the HEA, a relevant PhD, or a professional accounting qualification are highly desirable.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble



Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

Closing Date: 20 July at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.

Interview Date: 04 August