Professor / Head of Department for Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Job title:

Professor / Head of Department for Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Company

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Job description

Aston Business School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and collaborative leader to the role of Professor and Head of the newly established Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship. This is a key leadership role, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the department’s future, champion academic excellence, and cultivate a supportive and innovative environment for impactful research and teaching in marketing and entrepreneurship.This post is a permanent professorial appointment within Aston Business School. The appointee will report to the Dean of the School or nominee. As HoD, you will be responsible for leading and supporting staff, fostering a culture of growth and development, and delivering the strategic plans for the Department and School. You will also oversee budgets, ensure high-quality teaching and research, and create opportunities for knowledge exchange and external engagement activities.This internationally respected leader will bring extensive experience in education, research, and people-centred leadership to the role. In particular, the candidate will have deep academic expertise in key areas of marketing and/or entrepreneurship, aligning with the department’s strategic strengths. They will demonstrate a strong research profile, a proven track record in shaping curricula, and the ability to build meaningful collaborations between industry and academia.As the successful candidate, you will have the vision to anticipate future trends in marketing and entrepreneurship, identifying emerging areas of research and education. You will play a pivotal role in guiding the department’s growth and fostering a thriving academic community, while making a meaningful contribution to the strategic goals of Aston Business School through inclusive leadership in teaching, research, and external engagement.Specifically, we are looking for individuals who want to empower and inspire academic colleagues and who can demonstrate:

• Ambition – A strong desire to enhance the impact and reputation of the Department, School, and Business and Social Sciences on a global scale.
• Vision and Purpose – The ability to make strategic choices, prioritising opportunities that will drive positive change, while effectively managing resources, securing investment, and supporting the department’s growth.
• Commitment to Excellence and Integrity – A dedication to ensuring the highest standards in student experience, mentoring, and team development, while fostering an inclusive and fair environment for hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation.
• Supportive and Engaged Leadership – Recognising that the role of Head of Department requires significant leadership commitment and balancing the position alongside other responsibilities with a people-focused approach.
• Commitment to Growth and Development – Understanding that leadership and management are evolving skills, and actively seeking opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration while in the role.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for those who are eager to shape the future of the Department and create a lasting impact within Aston Business School and beyond.The position will be a three-year appointment, after which the incumbent will transition into a substantive professorial role within the Business School. The University is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and drive innovation. We encourage applications from individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and lived experiences that enrich our community and contribute to our inclusive ethos.For informal enquiries about the vacancy, please contact Name: Professor Marian Garcia Job Title: Dean Of Aston Business School Email:The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance:Further details:Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team atCompanyOur MissionTo be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.Our VisionIn 2020 Aston will have an international reputation as the source of the people and the ideas that will shape the businesses and the communities of tomorrow.We will be:

• Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world
• Exceptional in terms of our worldwide reputation for graduate employability – as a result of innovative teaching and placement opportunities
• Recognised for excellence in research that delivers real solutions for local and global challenges, develops research leaders and provides the foundations for new businesses
• Focused on the needs of business and the professions, with courses and research that build on our strengths
• Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
• Delivering our research and teaching in collaboration with international partners and innovative businesses
• A university with sustainability at the core of all we do, meeting world-class standards for environmental performance
• A welcoming community that is a great place to work and study.

Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research2020 StrategyWith its focus on the application of knowledge for economic and social benefit, Aston University has a distinct mission that sets it apart.Going forward to 2020, Aston must maintain its responsiveness to the needs of a changing world whilst remaining true to a distinctive, original purpose. Our strategy sets out aims and goals to ensure we are even more distinctive within a crowded and increasingly competitive environment.Divided into eight categories, the strategy states Aston’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, widening participation, producing research with real-world impact, building strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and equipping our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.Company info Telephone +(44)01212043000 Location ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
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Expected salary

£65632 – 101647 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:06:28 GMT

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