Lecturer in Strategic Management

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in our Entrepreneurship, Strategy and International Business subject group, committed to creating an exciting and inclusive academic environment.

You will be:

• Committed to developing your research profile through high-quality publications, applying for research funding and working with communities and partners to deliver impact
• An engaging teacher, playing a key role in devising, designing, preparing and delivering innovative teaching programmes in relevant specialist areas.

We would like to hear from you if you have a keen interest in teaching strategic management, and are working in the area of Business Strategy, Managing AI in Organisations, Strategic Management, and / or International Management. The Management School provides an inclusive, pluralist and supportive place to work. We hold Triple Crown Accreditation, placing us in the top 1% of Business Schools globally, and strive to play a meaningful role in defining and shaping the future of management education.

• Conduct innovative research leading to research publications of the highest quality.
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and impact as appropriate to the research work undertaken.

• Deliver general and specialist courses to the highest standards of teaching excellence, in teams and on your own.
• Carry out assessment for courses, including designing assessment instruments and criteria, marking assessments, ensuring adequate moderation, and providing written/oral feedback.
• Carry out course evaluation, which will include facilitating student feedback, reflecting on your own teaching design and delivery, and implementing ideas for improving your performance.

• Participate in and, as appropriate, have a role as a member of committees.
• Carry out leadership roles as required.

• Pursue involvement in professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, external examining, organising conferences, committee membership and involvement with professional bodies.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

A PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Demonstrable expertise in teaching strategic management, international business and / or business strategy

Publications in high quality, internationally excellent outlets (including peer reviewed journal articles, conference presentations etc.)

A track record of and clear plans for applying for research funding

Ability to deliver or develop research impact through activities that demonstrate an effect beyond academia, for example via public engagement activities, consultancy etc.

Experience of delivering excellent, innovative courses involving methods, and a reflective and student-focused approach, individually and / or as part…