Job Description

Salary

Grade H: 45,413 - 57,422

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Permanent - Full time

Job Type

Academic

Job reference

R08475



Are you ready to inspire, innovate, and lead the next generation of business leaders? At Bristol Business School we are passionate about developing talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment, and driving future focused, impactful research.



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As we prepare to deliver on exciting new programmes and actively explore new programme ideas, we are looking for dynamic, passionate and talented individuals to join our team. We are recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Professional Development in Accounting and Finance.



Professional development and employability are core strand of the Business School's undergraduate and postgraduate provision. We are therefore seeking an individual with experience in employability and professional development in the accounting & finance profession.



This appointment is specifically designed to build on the success of the Accounting and Finance team's track record and impact in delivering an outstanding student experience. We seek applicants who have experience of teaching either in an academic or professional environment, with expertise in helping people develop professionally and enhancing their employability, who can contribute to the delivery of the Accounting and Finance professional development curriculum.



Bristol Business School comprises six subject clusters. Accounting and Finance; Economics; Human Resource Management; Marketing, Events and Tourism; Organisation Studies; Strategy and Operations Management. This post sits within the Accounting and Finance cluster.



Successful candidates will join a vibrant and expanding team of academics, who are engaged in a broad range of practice, research and scholarly activities promoting UWE Strategy 2030.

About you

: We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching and practice to join Bristol Business School. We welcome applications from creative thinkers who thrive in an innovative and inclusive environment and can fully contribute to the school's teaching, research and external engagement activities.



The nature of our programmes means that candidates should be confident and comfortable working as part of a teaching team on large and sometimes interdisciplinary modules, as well as independently on smaller specialist modules.



To succeed in this role, you will require a sufficient depth and currency of specialist knowledge in your discipline, ideally with the ability to contribute to other related subject areas within the School, demonstrate a commitment to teaching with the ability to engage and inspire students within a variety of academic settings, and be able to design innovative teaching materials using a technology enhanced approach.



The focus of the post is to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for our students through exceptional teaching and learning on academic programmes within the School, as well as engaging in knowledge exchange, impactful research and other activities that enhance and inform teaching delivery, design and curriculum development.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our successful Business School and to be involved in impactful work that shapes the future of business education. Join a collaborative, inclusive culture and be part of a team of forward-thinking educators, researchers and professionals.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.



We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.



We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.



We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.



As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Sabri Mohammad, sabri.mohammad@uwe.ac.uk



This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 1.0 FTE contract.



We welcome applicants interested in a job share arrangement, offering the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to a collaborative team environment.



UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.



We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.



Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.



Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the , and include specific examples wherever possible.



Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.