Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice)

Job details

College

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Responsible to

Head of Derby Business School

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£89,214 to £111,518 per annum, pro rata (For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £128,246 per annum)

Closing date

Wednesday 10 April 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Part-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .

Reference

0048-24

About the role

The University of Derby is an applied university, with a bold outlook that is future focused. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in being a supportive and innovative workplace that is committed to offering colleagues the opportunity to develop a long-lasting career with us. Derby Business School is pivotal to our role as an anchor university, a key facet of which is to be an influential and positive force for betterment by assuring that our impact is valuable to local, national, and international economies. Derby Business School is a strong global community which embraces diversity of perspectives and diversity of thought.   

We are set to open the doors of our new iconic business school in the city centre during the academic year 2024/25. The state-of-the-art facilities will enhance our applied approach to learning, teaching, and research. Given this significant investment, the business school is continuing to expand across each subject area. We are, therefore, looking to attract the very best talent to join our team and contribute to our future growth plans.

We are looking to recruit a Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice) to join our expanding team at Derby Business School. As a Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice), you will have a long history of professional standing and senior leadership experience, as well as a significant sustained record of engagement and collaboration, with evidence of impact to professional practice. You will be expected to contribute to applied research initiatives, by attracting funding and partnerships with industry stakeholders interested in solving real-world problems.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Head of Derby Business School, Dr Nicola Lynch, via email at: [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note this is 0.5 FTE role.

Principal accountabilities
Learning and Teaching

Design, develop and lead on the learning and teaching provision in own subject area commensurate with the role, including the strategic development of new programmes or areas of activity.

Be responsible for the quality assurance of teaching, for the setting of standards expected within the University and the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and monitor delivery.

Contribute to learning and teaching strategies within the College and the wider University, and their ongoing development.

Be responsible for championing new and different pedagogies necessary for excellent learning and teaching and ensure these are disseminated to academic staff.

Publish pedagogic research outcomes in high quality publications or other recognised forms of output, consistent with a strong return in the Research Excellence Frameworks.

Teach at all levels, including level 8 as appropriate, and actively contribute and support staff development programmes.

Lead a learning and teaching focused team, supervise postgraduate students and postdoctoral staff as appropriate.

Lead on the process of quality, audit and other external assessments for areas of expertise, and contribute to the wider audit processes for the College and University.

Lead, shape and influence the strategic direction of the discipline and College/University, with a corresponding influence on practice at a national and international level.

Build prestigious collaborations with a broad range of partners, such as academic institutions, government and industry.

Lead substantial external funding bids which contribute to the reputation and income generation of the University.

Demonstrate a significant contribution to learning and teaching within the relevant discipline recognised at a national / international level.

Research

Develop and lead on research programmes of significant impact and quality in own subject area.

Secure external funding which develops research capacity in the College/University and advances its reputation.

Publish research outcomes in high quality publications or other recognised forms of output (e.g., software, patents, externally recognised professional practice) consistent with a strong return in the Research Excellence Frameworks.

Actively pursue research and collaborative partnerships across the University and with other institutions and relevant bodies.

Provide intellectual leadership and mentoring to other academic staff in the College/ University and provide development and support to fulfil research objectives.

Lead a research focused team, supervise postgraduate students and postdoctoral staff as appropriate and actively contribute to and support staff development programmes.

Lead major funding bids which contribute to the reputation and income generation of the University.

Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department’s innovation and research strategy, both within the area of expertise and more generally.

Provide strategic leadership which contributes to achieving the Department and wider College/University targets.

Lead research and collaborative partnerships with a broad range of partners including other academic institutions, industrial and governmental bodies.

Lead, shape and influence the research strategy and policy for the College/University, with a corresponding influence on practice at a national and international level.

Play a leading role in securing substantial external funding.

Develop and take forward the set up and management of research centres and/or areas of academic excellence, ensuring outputs international importance.

Please see the job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Good degree and PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Experience

• Experience of leading, winning and managing major research grants.
• Experience of supervising the successful completion of doctoral students.
• Experience of successful supervision of post-doctoral researchers.
• Experience of successful leadership in a global role with responsibility for manufacturing and operations
• Demonstrable experience of impactful thought leadership at an international level

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Relevant depth and breadth of knowledge in own academic discipline to enable the furthering of new knowledge and understanding in their field.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product & services expertise
• External evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a track record of publications in top international journals and conferences.
• Ability to evidence a strong track record of international recognition and esteem in research, learning & teaching or professional practice, such as international reviewing, journal editorships and keynote lectures.
• Ability to lead and motivate academics, acting as a mentor to relevant staff.
• An appropriate level of digital capability with practical experience of applications.

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

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Additional information about the application process

In order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to demonstrate proven achievement against two criteria:

Significant achievement in at least one of either

• Research or
• Professional Practice or
• Teaching & learning

and must also demonstrate

High level of achievement in relation to both

• Professional Standing and
• Senior leadership

As well as completing our online application form, please provide the following documentation:

• An up to date current curriculum vitae;
• A supporting covering letter outlining your suitability to the underlying role requirement, and;
• The names of two employment referees (including ideally, the last line manager).

In addition, in order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to provide:

• A written statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the award of the title of Professor;
• Details of four appropriately qualified referees (of at least Professor status) in relation to the Professorial title.

You can upload these documents whilst completing your online application.

Further information can be found in the conferment pack.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

 

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List

• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training

• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job

• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas .

What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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