1. JOB PURPOSE: A Lecturer in Accounting with emphasis on Audit, professional Ethics, Business Tax, Tax Policy and Personal Tax, and Strategic Management Accounting. Will work with the Faculty Director to ensure efficient and effective delivery of modules. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum management and enhancement activities comply with required standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) and those of our partners.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Deliver a high-quality teaching experience on the undergraduate and PGT and PGR level programmes.

Construct, plan and assess student assignments.

Liaise with the Faculty Director on all student matters including timetable, academic and technical support.

Undertake the role of a Student Advisor/Personal Tutor.

Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing in refereed international academic journals.

Engage with external business & management related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.

Participate in University meetings and events including Board of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring Committees and Staff/Student Liaison.

Maintain flexible working patterns which may include some evening and weekend work in support of Programme/Faculty/University business.

Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc. organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate.

Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications: Essential: Master degree in Accounting for Lecturer rank. Desirable: Professional qualifications and/or memberships of recognized bodies. Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months).

Minimum Experience: Essential: At least two years experience of teaching modules in Accounting in Higher Desirable: Strong links to industry and experience of an international context. Academic accreditation or quality assurance experiences. Strong track record in research and scholarly activities or ability to demonstrate capability for same.

4. COMPETENCIES:

Ability to communicate with clarity on complex & conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge & understanding, and to peers, using high level skills & a range of media.

Ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity.

Demonstrates competences, core behavior and supplementary behavior that support and promote the University s core values.

Committed to ensuring a high-quality student experience.

Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes.

Track record of published research in internationally recognized journals.