Senior Lecturer/Reader in Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility

The successful applicant will develop and deliver innovative and engaging teaching on strategy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake internationally excellent research in the area of Strategy. The School is particularly keen to appoint scholars who are able to teach one or more of the following subjects: business and corporate strategy, strategic management, corporate social responsibility, and business ethics.

The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a strong research record and trajectory who can produce high quality outputs and enhance the University’s research profile most notably in the area of Strategy. The role holder will also be expected to make a strong contribution to the leadership of the Department of Leadership and Management. Evidence of income generation, impactful research, or corporate engagement are expected.

 As a Senior Lecturer/Reader in Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility you can expect to be involved in :

• delivering and contributing to the design of high-quality, demand-driven and student-centred taught programmes; as well as to provide academic leadership in this area.
• leading and engaging in research leading to high-quality publications at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence, develop income from research, enterprise, or corporate engagement individually or in collaboration with others.
• engaging in internationally excellent and/or world-leading research, enterprise or consulting projects as well as other initiatives on behalf of the School; to generate income; and to contribute to the School’s overall strategy.
• contributing fully to the School and University by participating in meetings, working groups, committees and other School and University activities.
• Supporting the management of the School, by taking on key roles and serve on School or University working groups or committees, as required.

What will you bring to the role ?

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area 
• Specific knowledge and research reputation in the advertised subject area 
• Significant experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Strategy and CSR subject area including business and corporate strategy, strategic management, corporate social responsibility, and business ethics 
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and/or teaching qualification (PGCHE), or equivalent Candidates without qualification will be expected to obtain one as part of their probation 
• Relevant service to the institution, as evidenced through effective programme convenorship, successful curriculum development, substantial engagement in quality assurance and enhancement activities; leadership in institutional and/or professional accreditations; or comparable activity

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KBS-224-25

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