Professor and Head of Department in Accounting and Finance

Overview

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Professor and Head of Department in Accounting and Finance for Nottingham Business School. This senior academic leadership role involves providing strategic direction for the department's research and education portfolio, which includes undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The position entails contributing to institutional strategic objectives, driving academic excellence, and fostering collaboration with industry partners, professional bodies, and alumni.

Requirements

Applicants should possess an outstanding academic reputation, substantial higher education experience, and strong people-management skills. The role requires a thorough understanding of contemporary issues in accounting and finance education, research, and professional practice. Applications are welcomed from both professorial and non-professorial academic candidates across all areas of accounting and finance, with particular interest in expertise covering financial reporting, corporate governance, and the implications of digital technologies and data analytics.

What you get

The position is offered as a full-time and permanent contract based on site at the City Campus. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £91,000 per annum pro rata on Management Grade 2.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-20. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 30 November 2026.