Senior Lecturer in Organisations, Work and Digital Transformation

Opportunity Overview

Salford Business School (SBS), part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE), is inviting applications from outstanding academic leaders to join our growing community as a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, providing leadership to our Organisations, Work and Digital Transformation subject group. The successful candidate will have significant experience of leading teaching, research and knowledge exchange in one of the areas aligned to the subject group (Human Resource Management, Leadership, Information Systems, Digital Transformation or similar areas) as well as experience of managing academic teams. The role of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor is a permanent, full-time position, with a non-substantive responsibility as Subject Group Head, which is reviewed on a 3-year cycle. The Subject Group Head responsibility attracts a 50% workload allocation. 

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the dynamic team of Organisations, Work and Digital Transformation academic staff, promoting excellence in teaching, research, knowledge exchange and the overall student experience. 

• Initiate and lead in the development and delivery of taught programmes related to Organisations, Work and Digital Transformation and/or research programmes, with outstanding delivery and excellent support of teaching and learning.

• Assist the Faculty Leadership Team in ensuring that the teaching and professional activities of the Directorate are maintained in accordance with accepted professional / University standards.

• Actively support and carry out research and scholarship which supports and informs programme currency and delivery.

• Provide line management to staff and act as a formal mentor/coach for junior colleagues.

• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy

About the School

The Directorate of Business & Management (Salford Business School) is home to a vibrant and diverse international community of students, academics, industry partners, policymakers, and an extensive global alumni network. We are committed to redefining the role of business and management education by advancing interdisciplinary thinking, fostering entrepreneurial approaches, and cultivating meaningful collaborations across sectors. Through industry partnerships, knowledge-transfer activities, international exchanges, research collaborations, and community engagement, the School plays a central role in shaping the future of business and society.

This is an exciting time to join Salford Business School, as we implement our strategy to become the UK's leading business school for sustainability. Our mission is to turn cutting-edge knowledge into real-world impact, enriching ambitious students and advancing collaborative research with industry, public sector and social enterprise partners, so that together we co-create a greener, more inclusive economy.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. 

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