Lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management

Lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management - Permanent, Full time

We are looking to appoint on our Learning and Teaching or Research pathway. This position is open to ambitious Early Career Academics with whom we will generate development plans aligned to our career pathways.  The successful candidate will play a significant role in supporting and developing the delivery of supply chain and operations management. The posts will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of our portfolio whilst supporting our ambitious growth plans.

Edinburgh Napier University is the ‘#1 Modern University in Scotland’ (Guardian Good University Guide 2021) and the number one university in Edinburgh for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2020).

A truly international community of practice, the School is one of the largest Business Schools in Scotland and offers expertise, teaching and research across: Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Law, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, and Festival & Events Management.

Our industry links are second to none and we have developed excellent connections with the corporate community and organisations such as Scottish Enterprise, and the Chamber of Commerce. We also act as official advisers to the Scottish Government.

We are proud of our research and knowledge exchange activities, and their impact in society. We develop graduates who are highly valued by employers, and we add value to the communities in which we serve. To learn more about our Business School, watch this short video .

The role

You will join the Management Subject Group. This ambitious, growing team consists of academics on Enterprise, Learning and Teaching, Professional Practice, and Research pathways who make significant contributions across all strands of endeavour.

We particularly welcome applicants with related industry experience and/or professional body engagement. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of our curriculum going forward and become involved in both module and programme leadership. We have a diverse and vibrant curriculum. It is expected that you will contribute to our international deliveries in, for example Hong Kong and Singapore. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our growing Global Online Portfolio.

You will be responsible for developing, designing and delivering teaching and student-centred learning underpinned by academic scholarship and professional practice, within your assigned areas of responsibility. You will also be required to conduct individual and collaborative research projects, contributing to the research profile within your School.

Benefits we offer

Salary: £40,927 - £50,296 per annum (Grade 6)

Further benefits information can be found here .

Who we are looking for

In addition to the role profile, (click here to view ) the following criteria are essential:

• A doctoral level qualification in the relevant discipline
• Evidence of a developing academic and research profile
• Sufficient breadth and depth of experience to support and develop high quality teaching/learning and research projects
• Demonstrable evidence of teaching specialisation/experience aligned to supply chain and operations management area.
• Commitment to supporting international and online delivery

Additional information

• Closing: 21st November @11:59pm
• Interviews: 1st & 2nd December 2021
• For an informal discussion please contact Eoin Plant-O’Toole e.plant-o’[email protected] or Patrick Harte [email protected] , and for general queries including sponsorship [email protected] .

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. For information see here .

Previous applicants need not reapply.