Industrial Fellow
| Posting date: | 16 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £45,585 to £55,295 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2025 |
| Location: | Aston, Birmingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 0308-24 |
Summary
The Accounting & Finance Department is seeking multiple Industrial Fellow posts. The Department is part of the triple Crown accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) Aston Business School (ranked 66th in the world for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2024).
Industrial Fellows are expected to contribute to the teaching and/or research efforts of the Department/School. They may be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within a mix of Degree Apprenticeship, Undergraduate and Master’s programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities. They may be engaged with research projects with colleagues in the department.
The Industrial Fellow will actively promote the Department by establishing and maintaining memberships, links, and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegiality with fellow academics within the existing staff team, and to update and aid up-skilling of colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional requirements.
The post requires a Master’s degree, or an equivalent professional qualifications and experience, in a relevant discipline area as well substantial recent professional experience in accounting.
The person needs to be an effective, personable, and committed team player who is sympathetic and responsive to the needs of both school leavers and more mature, professional and international students.
Enthusiasm for your area(s) of expertise, passion for passing on practice and engendering a thirst for knowledge will mark out suitable candidates. Evidence of recognition within the industry or profession including industry links, publications, development of new research initiatives and/or securing competitive research funding will be important for the selection process.
Industrial Fellows are expected to contribute to the teaching and/or research efforts of the Department/School. They may be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within a mix of Degree Apprenticeship, Undergraduate and Master’s programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities. They may be engaged with research projects with colleagues in the department.
The Industrial Fellow will actively promote the Department by establishing and maintaining memberships, links, and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegiality with fellow academics within the existing staff team, and to update and aid up-skilling of colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional requirements.
The post requires a Master’s degree, or an equivalent professional qualifications and experience, in a relevant discipline area as well substantial recent professional experience in accounting.
The person needs to be an effective, personable, and committed team player who is sympathetic and responsive to the needs of both school leavers and more mature, professional and international students.
Enthusiasm for your area(s) of expertise, passion for passing on practice and engendering a thirst for knowledge will mark out suitable candidates. Evidence of recognition within the industry or profession including industry links, publications, development of new research initiatives and/or securing competitive research funding will be important for the selection process.
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