Associate Professor in Governance

Full Time/Permanent Contract

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 8th March 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The Department of Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour & Reputation are seeking to strengthen their Governance group and appoint an outstanding academic with an international research profile and a passion for, and experience of, innovative teaching at an executive level in the area of Governance. You will join one of the most dynamic and ambitious business schools in the world and be immersed in an environment that supports academics to achieve the most from their careers.

You will have:

• Research outputs in a journal with an international outstanding reputation, a pipeline of outputs with potential for regular publication in highly esteemed journals and a strong research agenda in the focal area
• Deliver high-quality teaching on post-experience MBA, Executive MA/MSc and Executive Education programmes, with particular emphasis on participants operating at senior management, director and board level
• A proven track record of outstanding achievements in research and teaching in the field
• Highly developed inter-personal skills with the ability to build rapport and create and sustain effective working relationships with our highly challenging & experienced students.
• An ability to work under conditions of autonomy, yet to have a strong commitment to teamwork

Interviews will be held: TBC The interview will include a presentation prior to the interview on the day

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Professor Nada Kakabadse
Contact Job Title: Head of Governance Group, LOBR
Contact Email address: n.kakabadse@henley.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Yelena Kalyuzhnova
Alternative Contact Job Title: HoD, LOBR
Alternative Contact Email address: y.kalyuzhnova@henley.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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