Faculty of Social SciencesNorwich Business School

ATR1505Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Acccounting

University of East AngliaFounded in 1963, the University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned University based on a campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 16,000 students.

OrganisationThe University’s Executive Team is led by the Vice-Chancellor and comprises the following:

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Arts and Humanities

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Medicine and Health Sciences

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Science

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Social Sciences

• Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Resource Officer

CampusThe campus is located in 320 acres of rolling parkland just two miles from the centre of Norwich, a cathedral city, and England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. The University is also a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science.

The University has invested in new learning and teaching and research spaces, including a celebrated new Enterprise Centre that underpins its commitment to promoting student enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Amongst the striking buildings is the UEA’s Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, which contains the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection – one of the greatest art collections formed in Europe during the 20th Century.

Sport and Recreation plays a major part in the life of the University of East Anglia, centred around the £30 million Sportspark which is currently the biggest indoor sports centre in Britain, and regularly hosts international sporting events. The Sportspark incorporates a 50m Olympic size swimming pool, indoor climbing wall, gymnastics centre, state of the art fitness centre and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities.

The University has four Faculties:• Arts & Humanities• Science• Social Sciences • Medicine & Health Sciences

These incorporate 20 Schools of Study and drive the UEA’s reputation for top-quality research and teaching

Further information available at:

www.uea.ac.uk

Norwich & the Norfolk RegionThe City’s motto is “a fine city” and its strong cultural heritage has seen Norwich maintain the best of its historical character whilst developing to become one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. Norwich offers miles of riverside walks and cycle ways, and a unique collection of 1930’s parks. The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the stunning Norfolk coast. The coastline is renowned for its unspoilt natural beauty, miles of sandy beaches and all forms of water sports, from sea fishing to windsurfing.

Norwich is a UNESCO World city of Literature, the first in the UK, as well as being one of the newly named Tech Cities recognising the growth of digital businesses in the region.

The most prominent high rise building, apart from the castle, is the magnificent 11th century cathedral, which still dominates the skyline. The city’s medieval centre of cobbled streets remains largely intact, but there is still space for modern buildings such as the city’s newest centrepiece, the Forum, which is a striking piece of contemporary architecture. The glass front overlooks the colourful open-air market (one of the largest in the country) and reflects the city in all its diversity. The city is consistently rated as one of the top ten shopping venues in the UK.

Norfolk and Suffolk attract thousands of visitors each summer. The famous Norfolk Broads are among the most important wetlands in Europe and a haven for rare plants, wildlife and insects. The Broads attract holidaymakers who come to navigate the intricate natural network of waterways formed by the Rivers Bure, Yare and Waveney and their tributaries. To the south is the picturesque town of Southwold, with its Victorian seafront, and Aldeburgh, renowned for its annual summer music festival held at the Maltings of Snape.

For further information about living in Norwich and Norfolk, see the “Working Lives” microsite https://www.uea.ac.uk/working-life/home.

“ “If there is another city in the United Kingdom with a school of painters named after it, a matchless modern art gallery, a university with a reputation for literary excellence which can boast Booker Prize-winning alumni, one of the grandest Romanesque cathedrals in the world, an extraordinary new state-of-the-art public library then I have yet to hear of it. Norwich is a fine city. None finer.

Stephen Fry

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The Faculty of Social SciencesThe Faculty encompasses applied research and teaching in a wide range of social sciences and other professional fields and currently consists of the following Schools of Study:

• School of Economics (ECO)

• School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU)

• School of International Development (DEV)

• UEA Law School (LAW)

• Norwich Business School (NBS)

• School of Social Work (SWK)

• School of Psychology (PSY)

Social Science to make a difference

The Faculty’s Mission Statement

The Faculty’s mission statement is: Social science to make a difference, through:

• Providing high quality learning and teaching, and postgraduate training, aimed at developing critical reasoning skills and employability;

• Generating research and scholarship across disciplines that not only contributes to the development of disciplines themselves, but also produces socially useful new knowledge; and

• Putting enterprise and engagement, locally and globally, at the heart of our mission.

Further information on the Schools available at:

www.uea.ac.uk/ssf

Norwich Business School is home to a vibrant and engaged research community. This was illustrated in the latest HEFCE assessment of research excellence (REF 2014) which put Norwich Business School in 9th place for the quality of its research output and 17th overall on research quality in the UK out of 101 business schools (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/sites/default/files/ Attachments/2014/12/17/x/o/z/sub-14-01.pdf). The strong impact of the School’s research is also evident through its World Top 150 ranking in Business and Economics according the Times Higher Education 2018 global subject rankings, and 13th in the world for International Outlook (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2018/subject-ranking/business-and-economics). NBS is well placed in the UK top 20 across a range of business subjects including Accounting & Finance (6th – Guardian University Guide 2018), Marketing (10th - Complete University Guide 2018), and Business Studies (14th – Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018).

The School has undergone an exciting period of growth on all major fronts:• the quantity and quality of research• undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes• postgraduate research• executive education

The School’s successful performance has provided a number of new opportunities to undertake in the next phase of the School’s growth. These include the development of new research centres, expanding the School’s international links and collaborations with other leading business schools, and growing its taught course provision, especially at postgraduate level.

The School has a growing academic team with over 110 staff members, including 13 Professors. Teaching capacity is boosted by a cohort of Associate Tutor specialists drawn from other UEA Schools, other institutions and industry. Staff have joined NBS from across the world, resulting in a friendly, diverse and supportive culture where team work and collaboration is strongly encouraged.

Expansion has been steady since the School’s foundation in 1995. With more than 1000 undergraduate and over 500 postgraduate students, NBS is one of the two largest schools in UEA and one of the fastest growing business schools in the UK. As well as offering an AMBA-accredited MBA programme, the School is home to the world’s first MSc in Brand Leadership and the School has strong links with world-leading brand agencies in London as well as FMCG companies. The University’s geographical position, at the centre of energy industry in East Anglia, has resulted in good links with leaders in the industry. The School has also forged strong links with the finance industry, which is a major employer in Norwich and home to global leading business in the finance and insurance sectors.

The School is intent on firmly establishing itself as a leading international business school with “responsible business” serving as a distinctive theme running through its programmes and research. This theme builds on its international reputation in business and financial regulation, corporate governance and accountability, diversity and equality in careers and employment, occupational safety and health, ethical marketing, and sustainable business development.

TeachingLike UEA more generally, the School is committed to research-led teaching, and the courses offered reflect the research interests and expertise of academic staff. At postgraduate level the School offers two AMBA-accredited MBA programmes and a suite of thirteen MSc programmes, covering multiple disciplines and professions, serving over 500 students.

These programmes include a part-time Executive MBA and full-time General MBA. In addition the School also offers the Senior Leaders Masters Degree Apprenticeship programme. The School’s undergraduate recruitment is buoyant across a range of degree programmes with 1000 registered students. Five honours degree programmes are offered in Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Management, Business Finance and Management, and Marketing and Management. These are offered on a three year basis of study or with the option of an additional Year Abroad study for a four-year programme.

The University’s long-term objective in establishing the Norwich Business School was to create a centre of excellence in management research and education.

Norwich Business School

Research StudentsThe School is committed to expanding its doctoral programme, including its ESRC-recognised research training and MRes programme, as an integral part of developing its research culture, and offers a number of research scholarships. The School currently has over 50 research students who are encouraged to participate in School-wide research activities (e.g. research seminars, workshops, away days, working papers series), and are supported to participate in national and international research conferences.

Teaching continuedThe School also makes a significant contribution to the honours degrees in Business Finance with Economics; Economics with Accountancy (offered by the School of Economics), and to the BSc in Business Information Systems (offered by the School of Computing Sciences). It also services a ‘business minor’ programme which can be taken as a part of other Schools’ degree courses.

ResearchThe School is developing research and teaching groupings in six broad areas: Accounting; Employment Systems and Institutions; Finance; Innovation & Technology and Operations Management; Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy; and Responsible Business Regulation. The School strongly encourages multi-disciplinary research and collaboration with other Schools, including the world-renowned Centre for Competition Policy (CCP).

The School works closely with organisations within the Norwich Research Park including the Institute for Food & Health, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the John Innes Centre and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. NBS staff also work closely with colleagues in the areas of environmental sciences and climate change, both of which are world-leading research areas based at the UEA.

The School is committed to enabling all academic staff to be research active and all members of the School are given encouragement and support to help them contribute to achieving their full research potential. The research strategy supports basic and applied research, and encourages use of a wide spectrum of methodological approaches. A system of supporting mechanisms includes research mentoring, a substantial research development fund, generous study leave arrangements and support for conference attendance to nurture a productive research culture.

Further information available at:

www.uea.ac.uk/business

Key ResponsibilitiesNorwich Business School is home to a vibrant, diverse, and engaged academic community, ranked amongst the top 10 UK business schools by the quality of its research output (REF 2014), and intent on providing teaching excellence across its wide range of business and management degree programmes in supporting UEA’s award of TEF Gold status.

In the next phase of a growth strategy, the School is seeking to recruit an outstanding Lecturer, or Associate Professor in the general field of Accounting. A record of internationally leading research output, commensurate with stage of career, is required, along with teaching experience.

The successful applicant will take an active role in developing international-level research, support enterprise, engagement and impact activities, and contribute to teaching across a number of degrees in the post holder’s area of expertise, including as a minimum:

• Engage in and publish research to an international standard within an identified area of expertise in the School;

• Lead individual and collaborative research activities, and disseminate research results through regular and sustained publication in high impact journals and conference proceedings (Associate Professor/AP);

• Lead individual or collaborative proposals to appropriate funding bodies for research funding and manage grants awarded (AP);

• Seek external research funding to support research projects (Lecturer/L);

• Provide supervision to Masters and PhD students as appropriate;

• Teach on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and other supported courses;

• Design and manage processes for student assessment, examination and feedback;

• Lead (AP) or contribute (L) and manage the design, development and delivery of a range of teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

• Participate in internal teaching and learning QA processes, committees and boards;

• Lead (AP) or contribute to (L) curriculum review and enhancement activities;

• Lead (AP) or contribute to (L) the development of enterprise and engagement activities, establishing business and employer links and generating income related to research, teaching or consultancy activities;

For an informal discussion with Professor Ana Marques, Professor of Accounting, please contact Samantha Wright, PA to the Head of School on Tel +44 1603 592624 or email samantha.wright@uea.ac.uk

Enterprise and EngagementCommon to both ATR and ATS staff at UEA is an expectation of appropriate contributions to teaching and related activities and to enterprise and engagement. Enterprise and engagement involves academic staff in the use of, or development of, intellectual capital which benefits both the University and non-academic sectors,through community engagement and interactions with other public sector bodies, business and the third sector.

Person SpecificationThe person specification for this post is enclosed in this brochure.

• Contribute to School and subject group strategy and activities;

• Undertake administrative roles as are required, including supervising;

• Contribute to maintaining and improving the student experience;

• Support the marketing activities associated with the programmes;

• Undertake duties commensurate with the aims and objectives of the position, as directed by the Head of the Business School.

The Post Lecturer/Associate Professor

Education, Experience & AchievementsEssential Criteria• PhD or equivalent qualification (AP) or PhD or be near

to completion with submission and award within one year of commencement (L);

• Substantial and relevant subject area teaching experience in higher education;

• Proven record in attracting research funding commensurate with stage of career;

• Experience in research funding applications (AP);

• Well defined and coherent research plan with published research with clear evidence of quantity and quality research outputs commensurate with UEA’s ambitions for REF submission (AP);

• A track record of research with recent publications to journals of international excellence (AP);

• Well defined and coherent research plan and on trajectory to meet UEA’s ambitions for next REF submission (L);

• Demonstrable experience of enterprise and engagement commensurate with stage of career.

Desirable Criteria

• A track record of research and/or enterprise funding as principle investigator or co-investigator (AP);

• A track record of supervising PhD students to completion (AP).

Personal AttributesEssential Criteria• Ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching

and research profile, administration and general life of the School;

• Commitment to continuing to develop a strong research and development profile, including collaborative generation of research grants and publications;

• Ability to motivate colleagues to achieve consistently high quality research output and innovation in teaching (AP);

• Ability and willingness to support the development of research students and less experienced faculty and foster collaborative research (AP);

• Committed to high quality teaching and research and to developing innovative teaching methods;

• Evidence of creative problem solving ability and sensitivity to learner needs, different national and regional cultures and expectations;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to work with others in a diverse team environment effectively;

• Ability and willingness to work towards Centre, School, Faculty and University goals;

• Willingness to be flexible by undertaking additional duties as and when required by the Head of School.

Person SpecificationATR1505 Lecturer / Associate Professor in Accounting

Skills and KnowledgeEssential Criteria• Excellent communication skills in the English

Language; • Excellent teaching and presentation skills with the

ability to enthuse listeners;• Proven ability to provide high quality undergraduate

and graduate teaching in relevant subject area.

Key ResponsibilitiesProfessorial candidates will have strong academic and research credentials, with a proven record of articles showing international excellence and a recent record of attracting significant research funding. They will enjoy the challenge of delivering high-quality teaching to all programmes and to the expanding executive education suite. They will also be prepared to lead on external activity, contributing to income streams and the School’s standing with industry and international partners.

Professors hold a special status and role in UEA and will be expected to demonstrate senior academic leadership in both teaching and research, and support the management and strategic planning processes of the School and the University. Cross-disciplinary research and teaching is encouraged, especially around the theme of responsible business.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Engage in international quality, high-impact research within an identified area of expertise in the School;

• Provide academic leadership in the subject area and mentorship for junior academic staff;

• Obtain external research funding and critique and co-apply for funding with less experienced academic colleagues;

• Contribute to maintaining and improving the student experience;

• Participate in internal teaching and learning QA processes, committees and boards;

• Undertake administrative roles as are required;

• Provide supervision to PhD students as appropriate;

• Support the marketing activities associated with the School’s programmes and other income-generating activities;

• Support quality assurance, enhancement and continuous Improvement of taught and research programmes;

• Network locally, nationally and internationally to enhance their own and the University’s reputation and influence;

• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for Enterprise and Engagement at a high level, including opportunities for CPD provision and consulting;

• Undertake duties commensurate with the aims and objectives of the position, as directed by the Head of School.

For an informal discussion with Professor Ana Marques, Professor of Accounting, please contact Samantha Wright, PA to the Head of School on Tel +44 1603 592624 or email samantha.wright@uea.ac.uk

Enterprise and EngagementCommon to both ATR and ATS staff at UEA is an expectation of appropriate contributions to teaching and related activities and to enterprise and engagement. Enterprise and engagement involves academic staff in the use of, or development of, intellectual capital which benefits both the University and non-academic sectors,through community engagement and interactions with other public sector bodies, business and the third sector.

Person SpecificationThe person specification for this post is enclosed in this brochure.

The Post Professor

Education, Experience & AchievementsEssential Criteria• PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline;

• Substantial and relevant subject-area teaching experience in Higher Education;

• Senior management and administration experience;

• Significant involvement in the wider research community;

• A proven track record of articles showing international excellence published in leading, refereed journals, equivalent to 3* and 4* in REF;

• Evidence of ongoing research output of the highest standard;

• International reputation as an outstanding scholar in specialist area;

• Proven recent record in attracting substantial research funding and have a clear plan for securing future funding;

• Proven success in academic leadership;

• Experience of supervising PhD students through to successful completion;

• Well defined and coherent research plan with published research along with clear evidence of quantity and quality research outputs commensurate with UEA’s expectations;

• Demonstrable experience of enterprise and engagement with external stakeholders, including business and local communities;

• Administrative ability to take on a senior management role;

• Experience in directing / leading programmes or other initiatives.

Desirable Criteria

• Professional qualification;

• Evidence of participation in knowledge transfer activities

Personal AttributesEssential Criteria• Potential to attract high-quality research students;

• Willingness to contribute to and lead further development of the Business School;

• Dedicated to enhancing the working environment of colleagues and contributing to a team ethos;

• Ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching and research profile, administration and general life of the School;

• Ability and willingness to work towards School, Faculty and University goals;

• Evidence of creative problem solving ability and sensitivity to different national and regional cultures and expectations;

• Committed to high quality and teaching and research and to developing innovative teaching methods;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to work with others effectively or work independently;

• Commitment to continuing to develop a strong research and development profile, including collaborative generation of research grants and publications;

• Willingness to be flexible by undertaking additional duties as and when required by the Head of School.

Person SpecificationATR1505 Professor in Accounting

Skills and KnowledgeEssential Criteria• Ability to plan strategically for the development of

the School;• Ability to work collaboratively with research centres

locally, nationally and internationally and ability to develop relationships with businesses;

• Excellent communication skills in the English Language;

• Proven ability to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching;

• Excellent teaching and presentation skills with the ability to enthuse and influence listeners.

SalaryLecturer: £42,792 to £49,553 per annumAssociate Professor: £51,034 to £59,135 per annum Professor: A competitve package is available for an outstanding candidate.

The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale.

Proof of QualificationsThe person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are offered a contract you may be asked to provide original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application.

Entitlement to Work in the United KingdomIf you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application.

This vacancy may be eligible for sponsorship under Tier 2 and, where appropriate, the University will apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Non-EEA workers who do not have residency status within the UK and will require entry clearance or further leave to remain should familiarise themselves with the Tier 2 (General) Guidance .

Terms and Conditions of AppointmentThe candidate to whom an appointment is offered will receive a full statement of the terms and conditions of appointment for Academic Teaching and Teaching Staff (ATR).

Starting DateThese posts are available from 2 March 2020 on an indefinite, full-time basis.

DutiesA member of faculty is required:

(a) to promote the study of his/her subject by teaching and research;

(b) to assume such duties and responsibilities appropriate to the appointment as may be assigned to him/her by the governing bodies of the University or by the Dean or Director, as appropriate, acting on their behalf;

(c) to examine without further payment in the examination for degrees and diplomas of the University when required to do so.

ResidenceThe University is strongly committed to providing an excellent student experience and research environment, and it is expected that all staff will be available on campus to carry out their duties during the working week in support of these goals. Absences for significant periods are by agreement with the Head of School.

Interview expenses Reasonable travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will be reimbursed. (Please ensure that you keep all receipts). Please note that if you are offered a post and decline the offer, travel and incidental expenses will not be reimbursed. Detailed information on the allowances will be provided on the expenses claim form which will be sent to you if you are invited to interview.

Relocation expensesRelocation expenses are reimbursable under certain conditions.

SuperannuationThe post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme.

Annual Leave EntitlementThere is an annual holiday entitlement of six weeks, plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays.

Occupational Health AssessmentAppointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University’s Occupational Health Service.

General Information

Equal Opportunities FormPlease note that the application form contains an Equal Opportunities section which must be completed.

The Equal Opportunities information will not be made available to the selection panel and will not form any part of either the shortlisting or decision making process.

RefereesIn naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer.

InterviewsIt is anticipated that presentations and interviews will take place at the University on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 January 2020. Candidates who have not heard by this time should assume their application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that it is not normal practice to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.

Application ProcessApplication ProcessTo apply for this vacancy, please follow the online instructions at: https://myview.uea.ac.uk/webrecruitment/

Your completed application and CV should be submitted by Thursday 2 January 2020

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted.

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