Professor and Head of Department in Accounting and Finance

At Nottingham Business School (NBS), we are committed to delivering education and research that combine academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society. As a Triple Crown business school, we are one of the top business schools in the world, and proud of our collaborative culture, ambitious outlook. Through world-leading research, industry engagement and innovative and immersive education, we empower our students and staff to shape a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future.

NBS has a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and business engagement, we are committed to continually enhancing our academic offer and ensuring our graduates are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Department of Accounting and Finance and Professor to provide strategic leadership and direction for to further develop our research and education that matters to business and the world. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the NBS' and NTU's strategic objectives, leading on academic excellence, research and knowledge exchange, student experience, and external engagement across the Accounting and Finance portfolio.

The Department of Accounting and Finance delivers an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Our courses are informed by state-of-the-art research, industry practice and strong links with professional bodies and employers, ensuring graduates develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to succeed in an increasingly dynamic global economy.

As Head of Department and a key member of the NBS and NTU leadership, you will lead a talented community of academics, helping to further strengthen the department's reputation for excellence in teaching, research, professional engagement and student experience. As a professor you will lead impactful and excellent research in your field and shape the future of accounting and finance.

You will be a proven academic leader and excellent communicator with a passion for innovation in higher education, outstanding student outcomes, and the advancement of research and professional practice. Working collaboratively with members of the School Executive Team and reporting directly to the Executive Dean of Nottingham Business School, you will contribute to the strategic development of the NBS whilst leading and inspiring colleagues within the department.

You will be responsible for ensuring the continued success and growth of the department, fostering a culture of excellence in education, research and collaboration with business, professional bodies, employers, alumni and other external stakeholders.

In this senior academic leadership role with significant line management responsibilities, you will possess outstanding academic reputation, leadership and people management skills, alongside substantial experience within higher education and a strong understanding of contemporary issues affecting accounting and finance education, research and professional practice.

We welcome applications from established academics across all areas of accounting and finance. We are particularly interested in expertise that complements our strategic priorities, including financial reporting, corporate governance, and the implications of digital technologies and data analytics for accounting and finance. We would welcome applications from both professorial and non-professorial academic applicants.

As Professor of Accounting and Finance, you will:

- Lead internationally recognised research, producing high-quality publications and helping shape the research agenda in your field.
- Grow our research community, mentoring colleagues, building collaborative research activity and supporting an inclusive and ambitious research culture.
- Develop our doctoral community, supervising PhD researchers and contributing to doctoral training and development.
- Secure and lead external funding, developing major research and knowledge-exchange projects with funders, professional bodies, industry and international partners.
- Create meaningful impact, translating research into benefits for policy, professional practice, business and society.
- Bring your expertise into education, contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral teaching and helping shape innovative, research-informed curricula.
- Provide academic leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the Department and School and strengthening our national and international profile.

Benefits include:

- Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment.
- Flexibility in working patterns.
- 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings.
- Access to formal and informal professional development opportunities.