Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; R&T Track

The Adam Smith Business School seeks a Lecturer to contribute research and teaching in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour as part of its Management subject.

A specialism in equalities and diversity, including around neurodiversity, is of particular interest. The individual will contribute their emerging research programme and support the research activities and culture in the Work, Organisations, and Political Economy cluster. They will deliver and coordinate learning, teaching and associated activities such as assessment, dissertation supervision, quality assurance and delivering an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

At Grade 8, the role holder will make a substantial and positive contribution to programmes in the Management subject area, and occasionally across the School, by contributing to their research programme and collaborating with colleagues. They will support an excellent student experience by leading and contributing to teaching and assessment, and by providing academic leadership and management associated with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The successful candidate for this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found here.

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives. For appointment at Grade 8, a substantial contribution will include leading high quality research activities and delivering, organising and reviewing key areas of teaching and learning within the School.

• 1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour with the support of a mentor, as required.
• 2. Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
• 3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College,including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
• 4. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour and, where appropriate, the broader Management subject in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
• 5. Contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
• 6. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using avariety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
• 7. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour.
• 8. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate,to ensure their effective development
• 9. Take on administrative or management roles…