Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Accountancy and Finance at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at University of Galway, Ireland.
University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. University of Galway one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. The campus community includes over 21,000 students and staff and 110,000 alumni located in over 100 countries across the world. University of Galway is counted among the Top 260 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. University of Galway is an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in the region and nationally. Its location on the very edge of Europe gives University of Galway a unique perspective. University of Galway is at the heart of a distinct and vibrant region, renowned for its unique culture, creative industries, medical technologies, marine ecology and economy, and innovation.
University of Galway is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. To that end the university adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult those policies here. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is one of three Schools within the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway. The school has 2,800 students, over 130 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School has successfully attained AACSB and AMBA accreditation, as well as EFMD programme accreditation. The School is a member of PRME.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is for the public good. Energised by its regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, it is a globally-engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business.
The School's Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is centred around four key strategic priority areas of research and impact, teaching and learning, external engagement and internationalisation. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics champions core values of respect, excellence, openness and sustainability. Its vision is to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through its teaching, research and influence on public policy. The School is committed to delivering value to all its stakeholders and especially to students, external business, industry and policy partners, its community and society.
As part of the School's strategic plan, it is committed to attracting, retaining and developing globally talented academic staff in areas aligned with its strategic priorities. The School is currently recruiting 15 academic positions across the five Disciplines in the School to support its new strategic vision and ambitions. The current expansion of the School strengthens its position as a global leader in quality research and education.
The Accountancy and Finance Discipline, within the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching and research. The Discipline offers three masters programmes: Master of Accounting; MSc in International Accounting and Analytics; and MSc in Corporate Finance. All of the masters programmes are accredited with global professional accounting bodies and the MSc in Corporate Finance is affiliated with CFA Institute. In addition, the Discipline delivers a designated undergraduate degree, B.Comm (Accounting), and has designated streams in both Accountancy and Finance on the Bachelor of Commerce programme as well as a number of modules on the School's flagship MBA programme.
Consistent with our School mission to address grand challenges for the public good, the Lecturer in Accountancy and Finance will expand our capacity to engage in impactful research and teaching on the development and application of expertise in accountancy and finance to support responsible investment, good management control and decision making, and reliable, insightful corporate reporting around the sustainable use of resources.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Emer Mulligan, Head of Discipline of Accountancy and Finance. Email: [email protected].
Additional information on the Discipline is available at: https: // www. universityofgalway.ie/acc/
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy - University of Galway
Salary: €59,801 to €95,401p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) (This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 11th April 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www. dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: https:// www. nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.