<p>Job Description Professor in Accounting </p><p>Faculty of Business and Law/Department of Accounting and Finance</p><p>Date: January 2016 Grade: I Role profile: TAR4</p><p>Duties of the role</p><p>Overall purpose Overall Purpose of the Role of the role To undertake research that results in peer-reviewed publications in the field of Accounting and or Finance, building up and extending existing research traditions in this field and working in collaborative research teams within and across disciplines in the wider university. </p><p>To develop teaching materials and lead the development of programmes and modules in Accounting contributing to high quality education within the School. </p><p>To contribute to the development of a strong research and teaching culture as part of the Faculty’s academic community.</p><p>Main duties and responsibilities  Enhance the School’s research profile through a planned and well executed research programme within the area of Accounting.</p><p> Plan and carry out high quality research and publications appropriate for return to REF2020, including projects that meet REF objectives for impact.</p><p> Gain financial support for research, work on collaborative projects and research initiatives with companies and organisations where appropriate.</p><p> Be actively involved in nationally and internationally recognised professional bodies in Accounting and Finance.</p><p> Be pro-active in presenting research regularly and representing the Faculty.</p><p> Mentor and support colleagues and more junior faculty and leading research projects.</p><p> Develop high quality teaching materials in the field of Accounting, including experience based learning opportunities and lead development and implementation of new programmes and modules in Accounting </p><p> Continually develop and share innovative teaching practices.</p><p> Contribute to new programme development, including executive and community education where appropriate.</p><p> Supervise student practical and research based projects.</p><p> Participate in the student life, community and governance of the Leicester Castle Business School as required, including through engagement in the development of Duties of the role</p><p> the School, in recruitment activities and corporate relations</p><p> Perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade as reasonably required from time to time.</p><p> From time to time, as required, to contribute to the Faculty’s overseas provision, including short intensive-course at partner institutions.</p><p> Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. </p><p> Implement and monitor Health & Safety protocols and practice as required by legislation and by the Faculty’s Statement of Safety Organisation.</p><p>Key Contacts: Principal of Leicester Castle Business School PVC/ Dean of Faculty of Business and Law Deputy Dean Head of Department Faculty Head of Research Head of Research, Business and Innovation Faculty Manager Faculty Colleagues University Colleagues Academic Professional Development Graduate Research Office colleagues Research students Masters students Undergraduate students</p>