Professor in Accounting

School/department: University of Sussex Business School, Department of Accounting and Finance Hours: Full time Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Contract: Permanent Reference: 20961 Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and prior performance Placed on: 19 October 2023 Closing date: 09 December 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. Expected interview date: 12 January 2024 Expected start date: April 2024

The Department of Accounting and Finance is looking to hire a full-time, permanent faculty member at the Professor level in the area of Accounting. We are looking for an individual with an exciting research agenda and evidence of publication potential in the top journals in Accounting. A specialism in any of the following areas would be desirable, but not essential: sustainable accounting, financial management, and advanced financial reporting.

The Department of Accounting and Finance follows research-led teaching and has a great Accounting related programme portfolio that includes the BSc in Accounting and Finance, MSc in Accounting and Finance; MSc in Sustainable Finance and Accounting.

We invite applications from researchers that demonstrate enthusiasm to contribute to our Department's research culture, through publications in leading journals and research leadership, and to our taught programmes.

For details of the members of the Accounting and Finance Department see: www. sussex.ac.uk/business-school/people-and-departments/accounting-and-finance

Please contact Prof. Radu Tunaru ([email protected] ) or the Dean of the Business School Prof Steven McGuire ([email protected]) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

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If you wish to apply for the role you should submit a short, up to two-page, letter of application plus a summary CV (no more than 4 sides) outlining the key facts and information about yourself, what you will bring to the role and why you are the right person for it.

Please also include the details of three referees you would be happy for us to contact should you be shortlisted for interview.

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Your expression of interest should be sent to: Emma Macfarlane ([email protected])

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