Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Business Transformation

Location: Guildford
Salary: £51,800 to £61,819
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 06 July 2022
Reference: 039322

Surrey Business School

The University of Surrey is a global university with a world-class research profile and an enterprising and forward-thinking spirit committed to research and innovation excellence and to benefitting the economy, society and the environment. Our researchers practise their excellence against the backdrop of our broad spectrum of technological, human, health and social sciences, and their uncommonly strong linkages forged in an integrated campus culture of cooperation.

The Department of Business Transformation at Surrey Business School  is seeking applications for a Senior Lecturer position. This is part of an ambitious effort to develop a world-class group of scholars who will make significant contributions to the various facets of management research on sustainable supply chains. Our department is deeply engaged with local and international businesses which provide opportunity for meaningful interaction ensuring relevant research and teaching. We are looking for someone that has experience of revenue generation in sustainability (e.g. via bids, Innovate UK funding, KTP’s etc.). We collaborate with researchers across the University such as the Institute for Sustainability and the Centre for Environment and Sustainability.

Candidates should hold a relevant doctoral degree and have experience of supply chain management especially in terms of sustainability (environmental and social). Candidates should demonstrate their ability and interest to conduct novel empirical research on phenomena that are important to sustainable supply chains. We are particularly interested in candidates who have developed an understanding of how sustainability can contribute to decision making and insights in a business environment.

You will have demonstrated an ability to publish in A-journals and have experience of teaching in a business school context.

Sustainability is core to the values of the University which enables researchers to develop their careers in a supportive and exciting environment.

Informal enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Professor James Aitken, ([email protected] ), Head of the Business Transformation Department.

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  herefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.