Associate Professor / Professor of Accounting
Job Description & Qualification
Accounting and Information Systems
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic to join our team as a Professor or Associate Professor in Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our department and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of accounting education and research.
You will be responsible for driving impactful and high-quality research that contributes to the department's international profile, with an emphasis on sustainability accounting, indigenous accounting and accountability, forensic accounting, and production accounting for the film and game industry. You will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to curriculum development in line with the department's evolving needs. You will provide mentorship and supervision to postgraduate research students, guiding them to success in their academic endeavours.
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will have a Ph D in Accounting, or a closely related field, and have the following key skills and experience:
a strong international reputation in accounting research and teaching, with a proven track record of publications in A and A ranked ABDC list journals*
outstanding teaching skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality educational experiences
a demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders and make a positive impact on the local and global accounting community
proven leadership skills, with a willingness and ability to take on leadership roles within the department, school, and university
a commitment to departmental, university, and professional service activities.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from individuals with a variety of research interests and specialisations. As part of our strategic growth plan, we welcome candidates with expertise in sustainability accounting, indigenous accounting, forensic accounting, and production accounting for the film and game industry.
If you are passionate about advancing the field of accounting and ready to make a significant contribution to research and teaching, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of accounting education. Application Procedure
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:
a cover letter which includes a 2-3-page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).
We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 25895 TARN About the Organization
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.
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 Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Associate Professor $148,098 - $159,640, Professor $169,672 - $176,712.
The closing date for this position is: Monday, 28 April 2025 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.
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