University of Canterbury, College of Business and Economics
Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Accounting

Applications are invited for two (2) continuing (tenured) academic positions at either Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor levels (comparable to Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in the US system) in the area of Financial Accounting. The level of appointment will be dependent on the successful candidates' teaching and research record.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should ideally hold a relevant Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) although applications will also be accepted from candidates currently studying towards a PhD for the level of Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer. You will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise student research, undertake research (in collaboration with the business community and others in the University), and contribute to other Departmental activities.

Appointees at Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer level are expected to: have a strong ongoing record of publication in internationally recognised, high quality journals in at least one principal area of Accounting; be experienced in the supervision of thesis students; and have good teaching skills Preference will be given to applicants with additional expertise in teaching areas such as Auditing, Management Accounting, Public Sector Accounting or Corporate and Social Reporting.

For further information about the positions, please contact the Head of Department, Associate Professor Beverley Lord at beverley.lord@canterbury.ac.nz

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include a covering letter, addressing teaching and research activities to date, and a full curriculum vitae with the contact details of three referees.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities, inclusive of library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, bookshop and cafes. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. For more information about the benefits of joining the University of Canterbury please visit us online at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 3 February 2013.

Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service: http://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.