Director of Experiential Learning and Engagement & Associate Professor

The Role

The role of Director of Experiential Learning and Engagement is at the core of the School’s strategy. Kingston Business School is building a portfolio that is defined by innovation and impact in skills development and industry engagement. 

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor whose experience and scholarship aligns with innovative and engaging pedagogy, and a commitment to supporting the career development of our students. You’ll play a leadership role in the provision of vocationally relevant student experience and development, and work with colleagues to connect the classroom to practice. Your focus on external engagement will enable you to build relationships with employers and stakeholders that may also lead to broader opportunities such as knowledge exchange, research, and commercial consultancy.

You will engage in teaching, scholarship, and professional practice in your own subject discipline. As an Associate Professor you will be expected to build national and international external networks and profile and establish Kingston Business School as an innovator in your field.

We are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of colleagues, including personal development, participation in international conference and knowledge exchange activities.

The Person

Your authority and experience will be located in both Higher Education and business, and you should be skilled in building partnerships with different types of organisations. You will have a deep understanding of the pedagogy of experiential learning and skills development and will be committed to impactful scholarship in this area. It is essential that you are able to work with academics, students and external stakeholders to deliver an outstanding student experience and graduate outcomes.

Applicants should hold at least a postgraduate qualification and will be supported to complete a PhD. You will be expected to have a strong academic foundation to deliver excellent teaching, supervise student projects, participate in the University’s recruitment initiatives, including Open Days, and provide pastoral support as a Personal Tutor to an allocated group of students.

The Faculty

Kingston Business School has EFMD, AMBA and AACSB, signalling to the world that we have met the most rigorous standards of excellence in business education. Our purpose is to make an evidence-based and transformative impact in teaching and learning, research, and external engagement.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £57,011 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18th May 2023.

For informal enquiries, please contact Helen Franklin, Faculty Support and Projects Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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