Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Tax

With its strong focus on quality, innovation and real-world learning, the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences supports ambition and drives success. We ensure students are better qualified, better connected and better prepared to excel in their careers. Comprising Derby Business School and School of Law and Social Sciences, the college delivers a distinctive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study opportunities spanning a wide range of disciplines. 

In a city founded on enterprise, we’re networked into the business community. Our partnerships span global corporates, SMEs and the leading professional bodies. We provide opportunities for our students to mix with the region’s brightest business minds through work placements, consultancy projects, professional mentoring, real-world case studies, industry visits, guest speakers and networking events. 

Derby Business School has become the latest business school to be awarded the Small Business Charter. This national accolade awarded by the Chartered Association of Business Schools is in recognition of the business school’s high standard of support for small businesses and the local economy, as well as the work it does in developing entrepreneurial skills in students.  

Derby Business School is also a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) - a network of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhance excellence in management education and development globally.

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is the first in the UK to achieve EFMD programme accreditation. 

The role involves delivering modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on Accounting and Finance. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development and quality management. Expertise in teaching tax modules is essential, along with the flexibility to teach across a range of Accounting and Finance modules within UG/PG programmes and client-based programmes.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both academic and research excellence within the field of Accounting and Finance.

To be successful in this role you will be a qualified accountant with professional body membership and possess a Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject. Additionally, you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification, such as recognition through publication or an appropriate professional qualification in the field.

You will bring proven experience in module leadership, particularly for tax modules, and demonstrate competence in designing and implementing formative and summative assessments across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your expertise will ensure effective learning outcomes and an engaging educational experience for students.

Furthermore, you will have a strong digital capability, with practical experience in using technology and applications that enhance student learning and improve the overall educational experience. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute their expertise in accounting education and help shape future leaders in the field.

Learning / Teaching

1. Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.
2. Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
3. Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
4. Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
5. Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.
6. Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research / Scholarship

1. Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.
2. Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.
3. Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.
4. Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

1. Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.
2. Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.
3. Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.
4. Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.
5. Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.
6. Contribute to effective cross College / University working.
7. Observe and implement University policies and procedures.