Lecturer in Accounting

Job DescriptionJob Description - Lecturer in Accounting Position: A full-time fixed term contract Lecturer post in Accounting Reporting to: Dean and Vice Dean of Business, School of Business and Social Sciences Purpose of Position: The primary responsibilities of this position include delivering lectures in Accounting across a range of College programmes. The role also involves developing curriculum and programme materials and engaging in scholarly research aligned with undergraduate and postgraduate provision. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in accounting practices, including areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and taxation.

They will possess both the necessary academic qualifications and relevant industry experience to effectively bridge theory and practice, and will be registered with the appropriate professional accounting body. Key Relationships: * Dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences * Vice Dean of Business * Programme Director * Lecturers within the School * Students (full-time and part-time) * Programme Co-ordinators Key Responsibilities: Teaching * Deliver lectures in Accounting across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. * Support students in their learning through guidance, mentoring, and constructive feedback. * Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, particularly in accounting and related fields. * Engage fully in assessment processes, including setting and grading examinations and assignments, attending assessment boards, and liaising with external examiners. * Provide timely and high-quality feedback on coursework, project work, and dissertations. * Develop and update course materials, incorporating current accounting standards, tools, and practices. * Participate in programme committees and adhere to Quality Assurance processes. * Assist in the preparation of validation and review documentation and contribute to programme enhancement. Programme Development * Assist in the development of existing programmes and new programmes.

This may involve drafting submission documents, liaison with the validating bodies, promoting, implementing and reviewing programmes. * Support the integration of industry-relevant accounting tools and practices into the curriculum. * Engage in the promotion and continuous improvement of programmes. * Prepare teaching materials, tutorials, and associated academic content. Research * Undertake primary research activity relevant to the area of expertise * Engage with emerging trends in accounting. External Bodies * Maintain links with industry, professional, and academic bodies relevant to accounting, including the relevant professional accounting body. * Contribute to programme accreditation and professional body engagement where appropriate. * Enhance student employability through industry engagement and applied learning opportunities.

General * Assist in the development of the School of Business and Social Sciences * Act as programme director for undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes in consultation with the Dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences * Contribute to academic and disciplinary committees and meetings as requested. * Represent the college at functions and promotional events such as exhibitions, school visits, open days, recruitment evenings and other external events. * Liaise with students as appropriate. Qualifications & Experience Required: Essential Qualifications * Fully qualified accountant with membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA). * Masters degree in Accounting or Business * Level 8 Honours Degree in Accounting Essential Experience and Skills Required * Three years recent experience working in an Accounting or Finance environment (e.g. financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation). * Strong knowledge of current accounting standards, software, and industry trends. * Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills. * Strong digital and IT competencies. * Ability to work independently and take initiative as a self-starter.

Desirable Criteria * Relevant lecturing or teaching experience in higher education is desirable * It is desirable that the candidate will have a Level 10 qualification in Accounting or a related Business discipline. Contract Type: Fixed Term - ending June 1st 2027 Salary Band: Academic I €37,271 - €57,027 Hours: 35 hours per week Annual Leave: 34 days pro-rata Application Process: Applications will close at 5pm on the 23rd of August 2026 Please upload your cover letter and CV as a single PDF document, as only one attachment can be submitted with your application. The successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this role are based on the current stated role and objectives of the college. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the NCI. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority.

You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. Candidates' Obligations In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring: That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position. That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.

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