Reader or Associate Professor of Digital Transformation

Job title:

Reader or Associate Professor of Digital Transformation

Company

University of Salford

Job description

Join us as a Reader or Associate Professor of Digital Transformation at Salford Business School and be part of the University of Salford, one of the UK’s fastest growing universities!Salford Business School boasts a vibrant international community with entrepreneurial, innovative students, a dedicated team of expert colleagues, and a remarkable global network of accomplished alumni. We’re not just a school – we’re pioneers in redefining education and its role in shaping the future and world around us.Our community values, commitment to innovation, and deep-rooted ties with industry drive our dedication to pushing boundaries. Embracing edtech and an enterprising mindset, we equip our students with the latest tools and methodologies.We are a Small Business Charter accredited School, proud to work in partnership with regional businesses, SMEs and multinationals, supporting growth and productivity in Greater Manchester and the wider region.We are in the top 5 HESA ranking for SME engagement and recently launched our (CSI), a collaboration with academia, policymakers and industry, empowering businesses to overcome challenges in today’s everchanging business landscape.Embracing a digital-first perspective in partnership with industry, we aim to ensure our graduates are skilled and poised for leadership and collaboration. Whilst we know the future will be characterised by continued technological disruption, rapid developments, and societal changes, there are some things we cannot predict. We know that the established body of business and management is what can guide us into the future. And one thing is certain: our unwavering commitment to learners, to industry, to our region, and to our global communities will always remain.And we are not stopping there.We are delivering an ambitious innovation strategy offering increased impact and significantly boosting research power. We have new buildings, new content, a new Campus Connectivity Plan, and now we have new opportunities to join us.Readers and Associate Professors in Salford Business SchoolJoin us in providing academic leadership across a broad spectrum of research and innovation activities and to play a lead role in developing research-informed undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

• Work with our academic leadership team in modelling strong academic practice.
• Enhance your research, project and publication trajectory in our state-of-the-art-facilities.
• Take an active role in regional and national digital transformation agendas.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Centre for Sustainable Innovation.
• Work in partnership with industry developing and delivering sustainable change.

Please refer to the job description and candidate pack attached to find out more about the opportunity, our vision, and why we’re proud to work at Salford. Or feel free to contact Alli Whitehouse if you have any questions.Join the University of Salford where you’ll find:

• a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits and continuous professional development
• a real sense of community and belonging. We value diversity – in backgrounds and experiences, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• our commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• our unique Peel Park campus with lots of green spaces and our MediaCity campus at the heart of one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs.

Expected salary

£57696 – 64914 per year

Location

Salford

Job date

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:49:30 GMT

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