Lecturer in Operations Management

Henley Business School at the University of Reading, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Operations Management who will undertake academic research and teaching modules primarily in the area of operations management, with associated responsibilities in administration.

You will be part of a vibrant global institution that continuously seeks to improve upon everything we do and be recognised for being a truly international business school, the excellence of our learning experience, world-class research and thinking, our sense of community and responsibility, the strength of our networks, and the breadth and depth of our relationships with industry.

You will:

• conduct independent research in the broad area of operations management, such as, but not limited to, operations strategy, service operations, process management, supply chain management, digitalisation and Industry 4.0;
• demonstrate potential through generating high quality outputs, acquiring external funding and setting research agenda that incorporates existing and new research areas in the Department as well as across the School and the University;
• teach a range of modules in the broad area of operations management in undergraduate and pre- and post-experience master’s programmes, as agreed by the Head of Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting (BISA);
• travel and teach at overseas locations as required as well as deliver teaching on a number of weekends throughout the year;
• take on administrative duties and academic citizenship activities as well as academic leadership roles as appropriate.

 You will have:

• a PhD/DBA in Operations Management or closely related subject (or near completion);
• a track record of research of at least national standing, built on high quality research outputs;
• a profile that may contribute to research leadership and recognition as a researcher, with a national profile and/or emerging international profile;
• demonstrable ability in excellent Teaching & Learning practice, impacting on student experience/outcomes;
• specialist knowledge of operations management and related fields to be able to provide teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• knowledge of business practice in relation to operations management;
• teaching experience at an HE institution

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Informal contact details

Role: Head of Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting

Contact name: Prof. Keiichi Nakata

Contact phone: +44 (0) 118 378 4423

Contact email: [email protected]

Alternative informal contact details

Role: BISA Research Division Lead

Contact name: Dr Phil Davies

Contact phone: +44 (0) 118 378 4504

Contact email: [email protected]    

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.