Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 15 August 2022

Interview Date: Monday 12 September 2022

Aston Business School is a triple-accredited University (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) and a leading UK University for academic research (REF2021 rated 79% of Aston’s research as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ and 74% of research impact as ‘very considerable or ‘outstanding’). Aston prides itself on excellent teaching and business engagement. We are one of the few UK institutions with the Small Business Charter’s Gold Award. In 2020 we were The Guardian’s University of the Year and THE’s Entrepreneurial University of the Year. We were shortlisted for THE’s University of the Year in 2021-22. 

The Operations and Information Management Department has three teaching groups: Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Global ICT/IS Management. We also have four research centres: Advanced Services, Cybersecurity, Circular Economy and Crisis Management. We are planning to launch another research centre in Business Analytics in the near future.

There is a thriving teaching and learning, business engagement, and research culture in the Department, which has a reputation for being rigorous, relevant and entrepreneurial. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking inspirational and highly motivated individuals to contribute to the development of the Department’s activities. We welcome discussions with prospective candidates who have interests in specified areas of business analytics (see further details). 

You will have a good quantitative first degree, or equivalent, as well as a higher degree in a relevant academic discipline. You must also be able to demonstrate an emerging pedagogical path of effective and innovative research, teaching and learning. We are especially looking for people with a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude.

Posts are appointable at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on qualifications, aptitude and experience. Your application must state which you are applying for. 

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan /, recognized by a bronze award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk  for further information and to apply online.  

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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