The Department of Accounting

The Department is QS ranked 89th worldwide and 13th in the UK. It undertakes a broad range of research and education and has a particular interest in its three strategic themes of digitalisation, sustainability and public accountability.

The Department has close links to both the Ethical Finance Accountability and Governance (EFAG) research centre, which focuses on sustainability and sustainable development goals, and the International Centre of Public Accountability (ICOPA) research centre, which focuses upon public accountability. The Durham Rutgers Accounting Analytics Network (DRAAN) also sits within the Department which focuses on data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Career Development Fellowships

The Department of Accounting at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Career Development Fellow in Accounting.

Career Development Fellowships are fixed term positions, which include structured development support for early career academics to deliver outstanding education, innovative research & scholarship, and to engage in citizenship activities. The post-holder will be a full academic member of the Department and will work alongside world-class colleagues, with the support of a designated mentor.

The Department welcomes applications from those with research and education interests in the broad field of accounting and is particularly keen to hear from applicants who can demonstrate an interest in its three strategic themes of digitalisation, sustainability and public accountability.

The successful applicant is normally expected to have completed their PhD within the last eight years, although career breaks for parental leave and/or health reasons will be considered. This is because the roles are aimed at early career academics who would benefit from a structured development programme and provision of both formal and 'on the job' training. The posts are also open to those who are returning to academia after a career in another sector.

Given the developmental nature of this role, the Department does not anticipate that the post will be extended beyond the initial fixed term of three years. However, the expectation is that at the end of the term, the role-holder will be in a strong position to apply for relevant permanent academic roles at Durham or elsewhere.

Interviews likely August 2024

Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 2nd September 2024.