University of Liverpool
Job title:
Chair in Sports Business (Grade 10)
Company
University of Liverpool
Job description
EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the University of Liverpool Management School is an international management school based in an enterprising and vibrant, world city of culture. Formed in 2002 through the bringing together of a number of well-established departments and research groups in the University of Liverpool, the School provides a world-leading environment for research, management and leadership education. The pursuit of research which is internationally recognised for excellence in its originality, significance and rigour is central to the culture of the School, as is delivery of a strong student experience.Following the appointment of the School’s Dean, Professor Julia Balogun, in 2015 and supported by strong ongoing investment from the University and its ambitious strategy for 2031, ‘Liverpool 2031’, ULMS is fulfilling its vision to be a globally connected Management School whose transformative research and teaching places it at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership bringing the School together with students, business and society in learning to make a difference.Over the last five years ULMS has engaged in extensive recruitment of academic and professional services staff, expanding into a state-of-the-art extension adjacent to the Georgian quarter of Liverpool. The School now has over 230 academic staff supported by 90 professional services colleagues. In its wider setting, the School benefits from Liverpool’s standing as a member of the UK’s leading Russell Group research-intensive universities and from its location in a city which combines strong cultural activity, excellent transport links, and regional beauty with a world heritage skyline and is highly ranked on quality of life in the UK, while remaining one of Britain’s most affordable cities.The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is seeking to appoint a Chair in Sports Business as part of the drive to enhance its position as a world class School of Management, with a recognised expertise in Sports Business and Management, through its Centre for Sports Business, its Football Industry MBA and its record of executive education in the sports industry.The appointee will be an internationally recognised leader in the field of Sports Business and Management. The role of the Chair will be to contribute to the Centre for Sports Business, its management and development, supporting the impact of its research, executive education and outreach activities, and the building of the Centre’s international reputation. The successful candidate is expected to have strong leadership experience and an international reputation in Sports Business, underpinned by an extensive track record of impactful research.Salary will be internationally competitive, commensurate with the appointee’s standing and potential.Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Julia Balogun via her PA Carrie GilbertClosing Date: 27 May 2024Presentation Date: 22 July 2024Interview Date: 23 July 2024Job Ref: 079046 Closing Date: 27 May 2024For full details and to apply online, please visit:Negotiable
Expected salary
Location
Liverpool
Job date
Thu, 09 May 2024 02:43:48 GMT
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