Lecturer (Operations and Decision Sciences)

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School is a triple accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), placing us within a global elite of institutions for business education and research. We were recognised in REF2021 as a leading modern University and 35th in the UK for the power of our research in business and management. 

We offer a full range of programmes to c. 10,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA qualifications. We are also the UK's sector leader for degree apprenticeships, where we work in partnership with a number of blue-chip employers. The last five years have also seen a tripling of our research active staff, and a rapid upward trajectory in all key research metrics. We have experts in a wide range of disciplines and embrace our vision of developing our students into highly employable, socially and environmentally responsible individuals. As one of our team, you will have unique opportunities to work with our extensive network of commercial organisations, global exchange institutions, research collaborations and alumni communities.

With around 2,000 students and 65 academic members of staff, Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management is an ambitious, large, and diverse department within the Faculty of Business and Law. The department delivers a wide range of courses covering undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and commercial programmes, including Digital Technology Solutions Professional, a sector-leading Degree apprenticeship programme. 

Our department is home to a team of Operations and Project Management academics with a strong record of excellence in research, industry collaboration, professionalism, and innovative teaching and learning—reflected in our sector-leading performance metrics. We are seeking an academic who is equally passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging teaching across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and conducting impactful, high-calibre research in this field. 

About us 

We will support your career ambitions and invest in your professional development. As a multi-disciplinary department, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse international team of professionals with varied research, scholarship, and practical interests. 

You join a community of researchers/scholars led by a strong professoriate & readers including Prof David Bamford, Prof Timothy Jung, Prof George Kuk; Prof Iain Reid, Dr Mandy Tom Dieck, Dr Roula Michaelides, Dr Zenon Michaelides and Dr Ernest Edifor.

This role is full time and permanent, working a 37-hour week. 

To apply 

To apply, please submit a 500 words (maximum) statement telling us why you are interested in the post, an up-to-date CV and your two best research publications through our recruitment portal. 

If you would like to join our team and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.  

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Shobana Nair Partington (Head of Department OTEHM), s.n.partington@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.  

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.  

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.