The Post Graduate Scholarship Business School is one of six colleges in the University of Exeter. It comprises the Disciplines of Accounting, Economics and Management; the Centre for Finance and Investment (Xfi), and the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS). It benefits from strong recruitment in (high quality) students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
The Post Graduate Scholarship Discipline of Accounting (University of Exeter) has a long history of research excellence, with 5-ratings in national research assessments (RAE) for both 1996 and 2001, and being rated equal 2nd in the UK for RAE 2008 (re: A&F sub-panel).
We Post Graduate Scholarship particularly seek new colleagues who will augment and bolster our existing research strengths, namely: Management accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, Social and Environmental Reporting, Capital markets, and Taxation. However, we encourage applications from people who research in all manner of accounting-related themes.
Post Graduate Scholarship Applicants for these posts would preferably be qualified at PhD level, and will show clear evidence or at least strong potential for internationally-rated publications, and a willingness to seek external research funds. Previous industrial experience and or a professional accountancy qualification are desirable attributes, but not essential. The successful appointees will be expected to contribute towards teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Informal enquiries can be made to The Head of (Accounting) Discipline, Professor John Burns (tel: 01392-726106, email: J.E.Burns@exeter.ac.uk. You may also wish to consult our web site at http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/research/areas/topics/accounting/ for further details of the College.
The starting salary will be from £51,274 up to £64,638 on Grade H, depending on qualifications and experience.
To view further details and apply online please click here.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon 16 May 2011.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
