Professor of Sustainability

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Salford as a Professor of Sustainability, leading research and teaching initiatives in a vibrant academic community. Contribute to sustainability agendas and collaborate with industry partners while enjoying flexible working and professional development opportunities. Be part of a commitment to Net Zero and innovative educational practices.

Benefits

Flexible working

Continuous professional development

Community and belonging

Commitment to Net Zero

Qualifications

• Strong academic practice and leadership experience required.
• Active involvement in sustainability agendas is essential.
• Experience in developing research-informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in research and innovation activities.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Collaborate with industry for sustainable change.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research

Sustainability

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Join us as a Professor of Sustainability at Salford Business School and be part of the University of Salford, one of the UK's fastest-growing universities!

About Salford Business School

Salford Business School boasts a vibrant international community with entrepreneurial, innovative students, a dedicated team of expert colleagues, and a remarkable global network of accomplished alumni. We are not just a school; we are pioneers in redefining education and its role in shaping the future and the world around us.

Our community values, commitment to innovation, and deep-rooted ties with industry drive our dedication to pushing boundaries. Embracing edtech and an enterprising mindset, we equip our students with the latest tools and methodologies.

We are a Small Business Charter accredited school, proud to work in partnership with regional businesses, SMEs, and multinationals, supporting growth and productivity in Greater Manchester and the wider region.

We rank in the top 5 in the HESA ranking for SME engagement and recently launched our CSI, a collaboration with academia, policymakers, and industry, empowering businesses to overcome challenges in today’s ever-changing business landscape.

Embracing a digital-first perspective in partnership with industry, we aim to ensure our graduates are skilled and poised for leadership and collaboration. While the future will be characterized by continued technological disruption, rapid developments, and societal changes, we believe that the established body of business and management will guide us into the future. Our unwavering commitment to learners, industry, our region, and our global communities remains core to our mission.

And we are not stopping there. We are delivering an ambitious innovation strategy to increase impact and significantly boost research power. With new buildings, new content, a Campus Connectivity Plan, and new opportunities, we invite you to join us.

Professors in Salford Business School

Join us in providing academic leadership across a broad spectrum of research and innovation activities and play a lead role in developing research-informed undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

1. Model strong academic practice and leadership
2. Enhance your research, project, and publication trajectory in our state-of-the-art facilities
3. Take an active role in regional and national sustainability agendas
4. Collaborate with colleagues in the Centre for Sustainable Innovation
5. Work in partnership with industry to develop and deliver sustainable change

Please refer to the attached job description and candidate pack to learn more about this opportunity, our vision, and why we are proud to work at Salford.

Why Join the University of Salford?

• A career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, and continuous professional development
• A real sense of community and belonging. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• Our commitment to be Net Zero and to embed sustainability in all aspects of university life
• Our unique Peel Park campus with lots of green spaces and the MediaCity campus at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs