Early Career Academic, Business, Economic and Social Policy

Business, Economic and Social Policy

At the University of Derby, we are committed to using research to promote a Better Society and Better Business practices. Our research makes a positive and progressive difference through addressing social and business problems such as inequality and social inclusion, and through promoting social justice and inclusive, regional and sustainable growth. This year we are seeking to appoint three early career academics. We are particularly encouraging applicants in the following areas: 

1. Entrepreneurship

Derby Business School has a long history of engaging with SMEs and entrepreneurs through its research, civic, knowledge exchange and impact initiatives. We welcome applicants with quantitative or qualitative backgrounds and would particularly encourage candidates who have experience of researching growth and/or sustainability issues in a SME/entrepreneurial context.

2. Law

The Centre for Justice, Law, and Society (CJLS) is home to staff and students engaged in wide ranging legal research to address domestic, regional, and global challenges and influence policy and practice. Research clusters include i) Applied Clinical Legal Education and Access to Justice; ii) International Law and Human Rights and iii) International Commercial and Environmental Law.

3. Applied Social Sciences

Topics of strategic importance to our applied social sciences research centre include social inequalities; community development; community organisations; access to public services; migration, diversity and identity; policing and criminal justice; and rehabilitation of people with convictions.

What you can expect from us

Join us for rewarding start you to your Academic Career, as an Early Years Academic you will be given an exciting induction programme to set you up for success. This will include deep dive workshops on specific learning, teaching and research elements as well as business engagement and networking opportunities with our existing Early Career Research Teams. You will be provided with a skilled Mentor to guide you through your first year with us as well as being supported with your research and teaching students. We like to give responsibilities early on as part of the Early Career Academic Scheme to provide opportunities for you to show your leadership and expertise whether this be lecturing, lesson planning or broadening knowledge with research. 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days + bank holidays + 4 days concessionary leave
• Coaching and development in role
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance with BUPA
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision, and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym.
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking to kick-start your academic career in an encouraging and rewarding organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Key contacts

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Hassan Yazdifar, Professor of Accounting and Management and Theme Lead, Business, Economics and Social Policy via h.yazdifar@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

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