Lecturer in Innovation Management

About Liverpool Business School

Liverpool Business School (LBS) is widely recognised for its commitment to innovation, enterprise, and the development of future business leaders. We equip our students with the knowledge, practical experience, and industry connections they need to excel, all within a dynamic and research-informed learning environment.

Our broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is strengthened by strong partnerships at local, regional, and international levels. Recently named Business School of the Year (2025) at both The Times Higher Education Awards and Education North, LBS is proud to embed digital literacy, sustainability, employability, and internationalisation throughout our curriculum.

We are currently pursuing AACSB accreditation and are proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). As holders of the Small Business Charter, we are recognised for our entrepreneurial focus and meaningful engagement with the business community.

Central to our applied learning approach are the Business Clinic and Accounting Clinic, which enable students to work on live consultancy projects with real organisations across the Liverpool City Region, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

What we’re looking for

Liverpool Business School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring academic to join our dynamic team and help deliver an exceptional student experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a broad contribution to our academic work in the field of Innovation Management, influencing the next generation of business leaders and innovators.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our curriculum, particularly in areas such as innovation strategy, product and service development, organisational change, and the management of innovation in contemporary business contexts. You will teach across a diverse range of programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate, and, where appropriate, executive education, bringing your expertise to life through engaging lectures, tutorials, and seminars. You will also design and deliver high-quality teaching materials and assessments that challenge and inspire students, while contributing to the planning and development of modules and programmes that reflect the latest thinking in the field.

Beyond teaching, you will have the opportunity to establish an independent research portfolio aligned with the school’s priorities, engage in professional and knowledge exchange activities, and contribute to the wider academic mission of the school. This is a chance to combine your passion for research with your commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong academic background and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation management. You should hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the discipline, and ideally a PhD in a related subject, or be close to completion within one year of appointment. Experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training is essential, along with the ability to teach across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise postgraduate students. You will be confident in contributing to curriculum development and taking responsibility for the effective delivery of modules and programmes.

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.

For further information about what we offer and to apply, please click on 'Apply' above.

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