Lecturer- Accounting/Finance

Role Overview

Accounting and Finance Lecturer is an academic appointment for a scholar who can teach, assess, and supervise students while maintaining a productive research profile in accounting or finance. The role matters because it strengthens the department’s teaching capacity, professional relevance, and scholarly output, linking classroom learning with the standards expected by accounting and finance practitioners. Day to day, the lecturer balances course delivery, student mentorship, examination and moderation duties, and an active publication agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate courses in accounting and finance through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical sessions.
• Develop, review, and coordinate course outlines, learning materials, assessment tasks, and e-learning content that reflect current academic and professional standards.
• Set, administer, mark, and moderate examinations, continuous assessments, projects, and other evaluations, providing constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise and mentor students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on research projects, dissertations, and theses.
• Maintain an active research programme, produce refereed journal publications, and pursue scholarly outputs sufficient to meet publication-point expectations.
• Embed CPA(K) and ICPAK ethical and technical standards into teaching, student mentorship, and professional development activities.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees, contributing to quality assurance, curriculum review, and accreditation-related work.
• Participate in community engagement, innovation, and professional networking while using relevant computer applications and learning technologies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting or Finance from a recognized and accredited university.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized and accredited university.
• At least three years of university teaching and research experience at Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer level, or at least three years of research or industry experience.
• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least 16 must come from refereed journal papers.
• CPA(K) certification.
• Registration with a relevant professional body, preferably ICPAK.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, and community engagement.