Associate Professor in International Human Resource Management

Henley Business School’s International Business and Strategy Department is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in International Human Resource Management.

The role is aligned to a scholar establishing a strong reputation in international human resource management, who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and shaping the future of research in the discipline.

Henley Business School is a triple-accredited business school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) and part of the University of Reading. With campuses, offices and partnerships around the world, over 7,000 students from more than 100 countries and over 87,000 alumni from 160 countries, we are a truly international institution. Our courses are aimed at students and professionals at every stage of their career – from undergraduate through to postgraduate, PhD, MBA, DBA and executive education.

The International Business and Strategy department aspires to remain at the forefront of research and teaching, through its contribution to the activities of the World of Work Institute - which aims to understand how businesses face the future of work by applying innovative research to real workplaces - and the Dunning Centre for International Business - one of the world's premier centres of international business and international human resource management with internationally renowned researchers, including Chris Brewster, Mark Casson, Davide Castellani, Rita Fontinha, Rajneesh Narula and Alain Verbeke.

Successful applicants:

• Have a PhD in Management, or related fields.
• Have a track record of published research in leading academic journals and are establishing an international reputation in international human resource management research.
• Conduct research that complement the areas of expertise of the World of Work Institute and the Dunning Centre.
• Have experience in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level (including post-experience programs) in the areas of international human resource management.
• Work well in teams with colleagues across the business school.

The role will involve contribution to research, teaching and leadership.

We will be at the following conferences and prospective candidates attending the conferences can schedule an informal meeting with us to discuss the post:

• Academy of International Business Annual Conference in Seoul 2-6 July 2024 – contact Dr. Rita Fontinha via r.fontinha@henley.ac.uk.
• Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Chicago 9-13 August 2024 – contact Professor Chris Brewster via c.j.brewster@henley.ac.uk.

Alternatively, please see the contact details below.

Contact Name: Professor Davide Castellani
Contact Job Title: Head of Department
Contact Email address: d.castellani@henley.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Rita Fontinha
Alternative Contact Job Title: Associate Professor in Strategic Human Resource Management
Alternative Contact Email address: r.fontinha@henley.ac.uk

Closing date: 7th October 2024
Interviews will be held: 7th November 2024

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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