Associate Professor in Accounting and Undergraduate Accountancy Course Director in Nottingham

Nottingham University Business School is seeking to appoint an experienced academic leader as Associate Professor in Accounting (Teaching Focused) and UG Accountancy Course Director. This role is funded and supported by a longstanding partnership with PwC, providing dedicated funding for the programme and creating exceptional opportunities for student development, professional engagement and curriculum innovation.

As Course Director, you will provide leadership for the BSc Accountancy programme, working closely with academic colleagues, students, PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). You will oversee curriculum development, student experience, quality assurance, professional accreditation and programme enhancement, ensuring the programme continues to meet the needs of students, the profession and industry. You will contribute to teaching and curriculum leadership across accounting, including the delivery and assessment of ICAEW-accredited taxation modules such as Principles of Taxation, Tax Compliance and Business Planning: Taxation. You will also represent the School within national and international academic and professional networks, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• A strong record of excellence in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.
• Experience of curriculum design, innovation and programme leadership in higher education.
• The ability to teach ICAEW-accredited professional taxation modules and develop professional-level assessments.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, including experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
• A full professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland).
• A relevant PhD and/or a recognised higher education teaching qualification, professional recognition aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), or equivalent experience.

About Nottingham University Business School: Nottingham University Business School is a leading international business school with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, and holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation across all three locations. With around 180 academic staff, the School is recognised for excellence in research, education and engagement with business, industry and the public sector. We are committed to research-led teaching, sustainability and innovation, preparing students to address contemporary business challenges.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working with a blend of home and campus-based working.
• 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and University closure days.
• Professional development, training and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and fitness facilities, discounts and travel schemes.

This is a full-time, permanent post available from September 2026 (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hang Le (Hang.Le@nottingham.ac.uk). Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.