Assistant Professor in Strategy and Marketing

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week.  

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Fixed Term from January 2026 to August 2027

Grade and Salary: Grade 8 starting at £47,389 to £ 56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. See current salary scales.

Closing date: Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview Date: 22nd September

Expected start date: January 2026

About the role

The Department of Strategy and Marketing (S&M) is seeking to recruit a full-time Education & Scholarship Lecturer (E&S) in Strategy and Marketing with a focus on global strategy and marketing.

The candidate will work closely with colleagues in the department to deliver and develop a range of modules offered in our portfolio (indicatively: marketing strategy, international marketing, marketing analytics, consumer research and consumer behavior, the global business environment). Key aspects of the role include:

• Delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops, including curriculum design, assessment, and student mentoring.
• Managing course-related tasks, contributing to departmental operations, and participating in faculty committees.
• Guiding students on academic and professional development, including supervision of dissertations or research projects.

Applicants for this Education and Scholarship Pathway Lectureship must be able to demonstrate a track record of excellence in teaching. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to work effectively within our vibrant and diverse department.

About you

The successful applicant will be part of a very vibrant department. The S&M department brings a wealth of expertise across various domains, including marketing, international business, strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation with a strong research and teaching portfolio. Our most recent rankings in teaching put us in the 3rd place for Marketing within the Southeast of England region, as well as 17th in the Complete University Guide 2026 for the Marketing Subject and 11th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Marketing 2026.

Details on the research interests of our current faculty and our teaching priorities can be found on our website: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/people-and-departments/strategy-and-marketing

About our Faculty

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information

Please contact Professor Vassiliki Bamiatzi and v.bamiatzi@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

Please submit a completed Application form and a CV, documenting evidence of Higher Education degree(s) via the ‘Apply’ button above.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 8.6. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.  

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