At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and innovate accounting education through high-quality teaching and curriculum development.
- Company: Join Strathclyde, a top-ranked, triple-accredited business school with global recognition.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career advancement, and the chance to shape future accounting professionals.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for scholarship and knowledge exchange.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a leading department while advancing your academic career.
- Qualifications: PhD in Accounting or related field, strong teaching record, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Shape the future of accounting education at a top-ranked, triple-accredited business school. Join Strathclyde as a Teaching Fellow in Accounting to inspire students, innovate teaching, and influence curriculum in a globally recognised, industry-connected department delivering outstanding outcomes.
Term: Fixed Term (24 months)
About the University
The University of Strathclyde advances society through excellence in research, education and knowledge exchange, with strong local and global partnerships. Recently named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-up UK University of the Year (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and recognised by the Daily Mail as UK University of the Year 2026, Strathclyde is now ranked 11th in the UK, reflecting one of the largest rises of any UK institution. It is an internationally recognised technological university known for innovation, impact and strong graduate outcomes.
Strathclyde Business School (SBS)
SBS is triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, placing it within the top 1% of business schools worldwide. SBS is known for its excellent people, strong research environment and deep engagement with industry. In REF 2021, 75% of its research environment was rated as conducive to world‑leading research and impact. The School also leads nationally in research income, reflecting a collaborative culture that translates cutting‑edge research into high-quality teaching and meaningful real-world impact.
Department of Accounting & Finance
The Department of Accounting and Finance is one of the UK’s leading centres in both disciplines, ranked 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, delivering an outstanding student experience. Courses are professionally accredited by bodies including ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA and CFA, with global engagement through partnerships such as GARP.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an ambitious and innovative Teaching Fellow in Accounting to join our high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of accounting education within a globally recognised department. You will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, support curriculum development and enhance the student learning experience.
Role Responsibilities
- You will design, develop and deliver high-quality teaching materials and undertake student assessment, ensuring academic and pedagogic excellence.
- You will contribute to curriculum enhancement, engage in scholarship and knowledge exchange activity, and support departmental and administrative responsibilities while contributing to teaching innovation.
About You
You will hold a PhD in Accounting or a related discipline (or have equivalent professional experience), with a strong record of teaching and curriculum development. You will have an ability to teach across a diverse range of accounting subject matter. You will demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding, student-focused learning experience.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to join a top-ranked, globally recognised business school in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will contribute to industry-connected education and advance your academic career while making a meaningful impact on future accounting professionals.
Formal Interviews
Formal interviews for this post will be held mid-August 2026 (date TBC).
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Graeme Acheson, Head of Department (graeme.acheson@strath.ac.uk).
