Lecturer - Accounting at Cross-River State Institute of Technology & Management (ITM)

ITM are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Accounting. The post holder will be responsible for providing the high quality teaching and learning, pastoral and academic support and course leadership that will enable the Institute to meet the corporate objectives.

Main Duties:

•     To teach on a range of College programmes, providing high quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students and groups in line with the Institute's strategic priorities and objectives.
•     To provide flexible assessment opportunities and closely plan, monitor; track and record student retention, achievement and success.
•     To be committed to constantly improving standards of quality and to assess these through contributions to self-assessment reports and observations of provision.
•     To work as required with students who need confidence building and personal development.
•     To provide academic and pastoral support to students.
•     Liaise with academic and support staff within the Institute
•     Act as an ambassador for the Institute in any external activities so that the Institute's reputation can be widely developed.
•     Co-ordinate programme visits, events and any work placement activities ensuring Health and safety requirements are met.
•     To contribute to the development of new programmes.
•     To produce annual schemes of work for all subjects taught.
•     To provide innovative, high quality teaching and learning which is well planned, personalized and differentiated.
•     To make effective use of e-leaming technology within and outside of the classroom to support learning.

Essential Criteria

•     Degree in Accounting or equivalent occupational qualification.
•     Teaching qualification (Cert Ed / PGCE or equivalent).
•     Evidence of commitment to on-going professional updating and development (30hr per annum min).
•     Experience of teaching/training and assessing accounting.
•     Experience of teaching/ training and assessing.
•     Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
•     Ability to meet targets within settimescales.
•     Good verbal and written communication skills.
•     Motivated and able to motivate others.
•     Good administrative skills.
•     Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
•     It is essential that the post holder will have well developed organizational, communication and teamwork skills. S/he will also have an ability to meet targets and deadlines.