Lecturer

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Aston Business School is triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). The Leadership and Management Department at Aston Business School is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, ethical business practices, and healthy, inclusive workplaces. We have a well-established and growing team of scholars working at the intersection of healthcare management, wellbeing, and human resource management.

We are now seeking a highly motivated and inspirational individual to join our expanding team as a Lecturer Leadership and/or People Management, with particular interest in candidates whose research includes leadership, HRM, or people management in healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Have a developing or established track record of high-quality research.
• Bring a creative, long-term research vision aligned with the department’s ethos of inclusive, ethical, and impactful research.
• Demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to collaborate across disciplines and engage with public or private sector stakeholders.
• Be committed to excellence in teaching, especially through evidence-based methods and innovative digital pedagogies.
• Show readiness to supervise PhD and DBA students and contribute to a thriving doctoral research culture.
• Uphold high standards of academic professionalism, collegiality, and integrity.

We offer a stimulating research environment, support for international conference participation, research mentoring, and a commitment to career development. Our department is deeply engaged in real-world impact, working closely with healthcare organisations, professional bodies, and public sector partners.

The post-holders will report to the Head of Department.

For informal discussions relating to this post please contact the Head of Department, Prof. Roberta Fida. E-mail (r.fida@aston.ac.uk) or Professor Aoife McDermott. E-mail (a.mcdermott10@aston.ac.uk) 

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

For further information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: 

•   Are under 26 years old
•   Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role
•   Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
•   Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024

Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Further details:
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality & diversity in all aspects of its work. 

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 13 June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 30 June 2025

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