Job Description
Lecturer in Accounting (Ref. No. L722)
Full Time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus & Fraserburgh Campus
Salary: £40,170.00 - £48,357.00 per annum
We currently have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Accounting, on a full-time basis. This post will involve developing and delivering a variety of topics for groups of students studying a range of courses with accounting requirements. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for teaching who is keen to pass on their knowledge of accounting to our students.
The ideal candidate should have an excellent working knowledge of and a skill set relevant to Accounting, qualified to at least SCQF level 9 or equivalent, in the subject area and have suitable and up-to-date experience in a relevant vocational area. An ability to deliver in other business areas would be an advantage.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key aspects of the role, together with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues.
Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is 31st January 2025.
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North East Scotland College is an Equal Opportunities college welcoming applications from a diverse background. Most posts within North East Scotland College are classed as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate for a role identified as regulated work will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
1. Working knowledge of accounting practices
2. Good communication skills
3. Good presentation skills
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Good organisational skills
6. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
7. Computer literate
8. * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
9. Degree or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) in a related subject area
10. Up to date skills and/or experience in an area of accounting
11. * Broad knowledge of business area with ability to teach in different specialist areas
12. * Teaching or training experience
13. * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
14. * Assessment experience
15. * Assessment qualification
16. * GTC registration
PERSONAL QUALITIES
17. Effective team player who actively supports others
18. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
19. Prioritises work effectively
20. Meets deadlines
21. Personally well-organised
WORK REQUIREMENTS
22. Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities
23. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
24. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
25. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
26. Willing to teach on any campus, as required
27. *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.