Assistant Professor in Responsible Business (Research and Education)

Job title:

Assistant Professor in Responsible Business (Research and Education)

Company

University of Birmingham

Job description

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,735 to £55,755 with potential progression once in post to £62,728BackgroundThe Department of Management, part of the triple accredited Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor (Research & Education) in Responsible Business. This role forms part of a wider investment into the School’s academic excellence and commitment to setting new global standards in responsible business, one future leader at a time. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us and make significant contributions to the research and education excellence of our university.The Department of Management is committed to play a significant role in a research-intensive Business School by carrying out world-leading research translated into innovative, cutting-edge teaching in relevant subject areas that is original, significant and rigorous. Our intention is to be recognised internationally for research and teaching that is of the highest quality and delivers theoretical and empirical insights that are agenda-setting and have a major impact on the economy, policy and society, not least through our students.The Department of Management has a collegial culture, with over 90 faculty organised across four disciplinary groups: Business Economics and Policy; Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation; Organisation, Work and Employment; and Procurement and Operations Management. Research networks flourish within and across these Groups, with the Work Inclusivity Research Centre (WIRC) situated in the Department and several members of the Centre for Responsible Business based there. The Department has a strong and supportive research culture, with regular seminars, reading groups and a healthy PhD programme. Early Career faculty are particularly supported with developing teaching and research.The post holder will become a member of the Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation (ELI) subject group within the Department of Management. The ELI Group makes significant contributions to our undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA teaching portfolio in the areas of Leadership. It is anticipated that the post holder will contribute to both our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.Role SummaryYou will contribute to a range of research, teaching and administration. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs.Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
• Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/research
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of the Department of Management, Dr Yong Lin, email: , and to the Head of Group, Dr Christopher Collinge, email: .To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible workingCloses: 20/04/2025£46,735 to £55,755. Grade 8

Expected salary

£46735 – 55755 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:44:29 GMT

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