Associate Professor in Accounting Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
- Full-time, Permanent Position
- Application Deadline: 7 January 2026 (by 23:59)
- Interview Schedule: Week commencing 26 January 2026
The University is inviting applications for the position of Associate Professor in Accounting. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious academic to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, and departmental development within the field of Accounting.
The successful candidate will be based within the Department of Finance and Accounting, which consists of two main areas: Finance (The ICMA Centre) and Accountancy. The appointed Associate Professor will primarily contribute to the Accounting discipline, delivering high-quality teaching, research, and administrative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in Accounting, demonstrating research leadership and pursuing external research funding opportunities.
- Deliver engaging teaching at undergraduate and master’s levels across a range of Accounting subjects. The ability to teach in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Data Analytics in Accounting will be an asset.
- Undertake administrative and leadership duties within the Department and actively participate in academic citizenship activities.
Essential Requirements
- A PhD in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at university level.
- A strong record of research publications in top-tier Accounting journals.
- Experience with data analytics in Accounting.
Visa Sponsorship
This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, subject to the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code. Applicants who wish to apply under this route must ensure they meet the eligibility and points-based requirements set out by the UK Visas and Immigration authority. For more details, visit:
Contact Information
For further details, please contact:
Radu Tunaru, Head of Finance and Accounting Department
Email: r.s.tunaru@reading.ac.uk
The University is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce. It supports the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality, the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), the University welcomes applications for job-sharing, part-time, and flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs.
