Professor / Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire (GB)
05 Feb 2020
07 Mar 2020
Permanent
Full Time

We are looking to appoint scholars at all levels to drive the development of entrepreneurship across the institution. The successful candidates will be passionate about world-class research and delivering an excellent student experience. They will work with colleagues in the School towards developing a strong international reputation in their discipline that is aligned to the School’s mission and vision. Appointments in entrepreneurship will be involved in developing this exciting area within the University and School. Among other appointments, we are seeking to appoint a chair or reader in this area to lead and coordinate developments as a director of a school-based entrepreneurship centre. 

Especially for senior appointments, we are looking for people who combine research excellence and a high-impact research agenda with an enthusiasm to encourage and support research capacity building within the School. Effective and innovative teaching are key aspects of the posts at either the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level.

At Lecturer level successful applicants will have also achieved initial publication success. At Senior Lecturer level we are looking to appoint people who have a credible and sustained track record in research and teaching, initial experience in academic management and leadership.  At Reader level, we expect additionally exceptional performance in research.

At Professorial level, successful applicants will have demonstrated leadership across the board in research, teaching and management. 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be available for exceptional candidates considered for appointment at the Professorial level.  Salary will be at the Grade 9 salary scale and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. For appointments made at Reader Level, Salary will be at the Grade 8 salary scale (£52,559 - £59,135 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.  For appointments made at Senior Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale (£52,559 - £59,135 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. For appointments made at Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale (£41,526 - £49,552 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and potentially a period of probation. For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualifications and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Marian Elliott-Jones (m.elliott-jones@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. 

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 07 March 2020

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry, please contact:
Professor Martin Meyer, Dean and Head of the Business School+44-(0)1224 273411, email:  martin.meyer@abdn.ac.uk

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Professor Meyer

Please quote reference number BUS137A on all correspondence 

The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.