Associate Lecturers in the Faculty of Business and Law - Accounting and Finance

Unit : Associate Lecturers/Part time tutors

Salary : £37,999 Pro Rata

Location : Various locations

Please quote reference : FBL_B252

Part time equivalent with minimum FTE of 0.15, Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026

Closing Date : 6 January, 2025 - 12:00

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The role

We are looking to recruit several Associate Lecturers to teach across the BSc in Accounting and Finance, in the School of Business at the Open University.

The position is part-time (approximately 0.15 FTE dependant on module needs) and would involve teaching one or more modules and engagement in other tutor related activities. There are teaching needs on:

B252 | Financial management | Open University Course – starting April 2025.

B253 | Intermediate management accounting | Open University Course – starting April 2025.

B350 Advanced Financial Accounting – starting October 2025.

B351 Governance, Audit and Assurance – starting October 2025.

B352 Advanced Management Accounting and Financial Management – starting April 2026.

B353 Taxation – starting April 2026.

Please specify in your application which of these modules you are able to deliver.

The position is home-based and has no fixed core hours. It is a fixed term contract until 30th September 2026 with the possibility of extension. The annual salary and workload are fixed, but there are significant workload peaks and troughs, mainly linked to providing marking and assessment feedback. This is likely to include exam and end of module marking tasks. Other tasks will be required such as focused student support (individual and forum), peer mentoring and working with the module team on assessment activities and quality improvement. Some evening and weekend work will be required. The appropriate level of FTE will be discussed at interview, and there is the possibility of increasing the FTE later. The starting full-time salary is £37,999 paid pro rata based on your FTE. The position is paid over the calendar year.

There are two module presentations in an academic year on the BSc Accounting and Finance, starting in October and April. Therefore, a teaching contract will be offered in line with these, either starting from March 2025, September 2025 or March 2026 depending on which module(s) you will be working on.

Person specification:

The person specification for this position should be read in conjunction with the generic person specification for an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. As well as meeting all the requirements set out in the generic person specification, you should have:

• A first degree in accounting and/or finance or a non-relevant first degrees plus a post graduate qualification in an accounting related subject, or a professional qualification in accounting from a chartered organisation or equivalent.
• Experience of teaching accounting and/or finance or professional practice in accounting/finance.
• Knowledge of, and willingness to gain and develop, knowledge of adult and distance online pedagogy.
• Ability to demonstrate current knowledge of accounting and/or finance in at least two core areas.
• An ability to encourage students to engage with independent study including support of students to achieve learning outcomes through the development of study skills in academic writing, numerical literacy, digital literacy and critical thinking.
• An ability and willingness to facilitate learning through blended learning approaches (synchronous and asynchronous) to a wide range of students with varied abilities, learning styles, study intentions and experiences.
• A willingness and flexibility to undertake other tutor related activities, for example supporting colleagues through peer review.
• An ability to design, deliver, and evaluate innovative and engaging learning activities in accounting and/or finance.
• An ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Enthusiasm and passion for accounting and/or finance; motivation and initiative to pursue excellence in teaching.

It would be an advantage to have:

• A professional qualification in accounting from a Chartered organisation or equivalent or a Ph.D. in a relevant area such as accounting or finance.
• Experience of teaching accounting or finance at undergraduate level or coaching adults in finance or accounting (substantial coaching and training experience in the workplace will be considered as an alternative to formal teaching, although additional weighting will be given to candidates with higher education teaching experience).
• Knowledge of current issues and developments in accounting and/or finance.
• Experience of using a range of learning technologies and online platforms to support student learning, teaching and assessment.
• Relevant experience of professional practice in accounting and/or finance.
• Teaching qualification in a relevant subject or HEA accreditation.
• Evidence of having taken the initiative to deliver better training, teaching, and to learn or to take advantage of new technology in teaching.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. To ensure they remain up to date with developments in their academic field, Associate Lecturers are allocated 6 days (pro-rata) per annum for AL-led (ie. self-directed) Academic Currency and 1 day, plus 5 days pro rata, per annum for Agreed Academic Currency and Professional Development.

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata) with variable (pro rata) Bank holidays and an attractive pensions proposition.

Tuition Delivery

Online, including synchronous and asynchronous support, as well as supported, independent learning.

How to apply

An application form and job-related information are available from the links located below. Any queries regarding the application process please contact AL-Recruitment on AL-Recruitment@open.ac.uk, quoting the reference number FBL_B252.

Job related information:

Attachment

AL Application Form

Generic Person Specification

Terms and Conditions

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK following a successful interview.

The University is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as per the requirement laid out the UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK.

To work with us you will need access to the internet.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check or equivalent for their nation of residency. The Open University has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy of which can be obtained on request by email to AL-Recruitment@open.ac.uk

Early closing date notification

We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications.

Email : al-recruitment@open.ac.uk

An application form and job-related information are available from the links located below. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (on the link above), quoting the reference number.

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