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MBA Programme Leader (Associate Professor) 

Employer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh (GB)
Closing date
31 Mar 2021

Job Details

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MBA Programme Leader – FT, Perm

MBA Programme Leader (Associate Professor) 

Pathway: Learning and Teaching

We are now looking for a highly ambitious and motivated Associate Professor to lead and develop further one of our major MBA programmes.

Edinburgh Napier University is the ‘#1 Modern University in Scotland’ (Guardian Good University Guide 2021) and the number one university in Edinburgh for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2020). 

A truly international community of practice, the School is one of the largest Business Schools in Scotland and offers expertise, teaching and research across: Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Law, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, and Festival & Events Management. 

Our industry links are second to none and we have developed excellent connections with the corporate community and organisations such as Scottish Enterprise, Quality Scotland and the Chamber of Commerce. We also act as official advisers to the Scottish Government. 

We are proud of our research and knowledge exchange activities, and their impact in society.  We develop graduates who are highly valued by employers, and we add value to the communities in which we serve. To learn more about our Business School, watch this short video.

The role

Currently, the School offers on-campus on online MBA programmes. As the successful candidate, you will lead the development of one these large programmes: driving improvements and enhancements and focusing on the provision of an excellent student experience with real world application and the creation of a distinctive curriculum. 

You will lead on developing new modules to deliver world class learning environments that meet the needs of today’s professionals and the business leaders of the future. 

You will also support the improved planning and integration of all aspects of our work and help ensure the effective delivery of the MBA portfolio. 

Who we are looking for?

This is a demanding role that will require a clear operational focus.  We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will take an active part in our ambitious strategy for The Business School, bringing their experience, skills and creativity to the role whilst demonstrating a track record of high-quality teaching and research activity within their discipline. 

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in, and a passion for, developing and delivering programmes at the postgraduate level in business and management.   

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • A PhD/DBA in a relevant discipline
  • Extensive experience of leading and managing large PG programmes
  • Leadership achievement and operational focus 
  • Management experience in higher education
  • Evidence of high-quality learning and teaching
  • An ability to deliver teaching internationally, nationally (UK) and online

To know more about this exciting opportunity please click here to view the role profile.

Benefits we offer

Salary: GBP 51,034 - GBP 59,135 per annum (Grade 7) + Pension (Employer contribution of 23%).

Further Information about our benefits can be found here.

Additional information

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 31 March @11.59pm

Interviews: Wednesday 21 April, 2021. 

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Professor / Head of Management Group, Brian Howieson b.howieson2@napier.ac.uk and for general queries please contact recuitment@napier.ac.uk .

Edinburgh Napier University is committed to the creation of an inclusive culture. 

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219 COLINTON ROAD
EDINBURGH
MIDLOTHIAN
EH14 1DJ
United Kingdom

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