Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Reading

Client:

University of Reading

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

95a6452aa93e

Job Views:

6

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the new department, Digitalisation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (DME), at a world-class business school, in helping to shape a unique, progressive and rapidly expanding department. We are seeking to attract individuals who are outstanding researchers and excellent teachers, who are highly collegiate, who lead by example, and have an appetite for actively contributing to new initiatives at this very exciting time at Henley Business School.

You will provide academic input to the expanding teaching and research in the world-renowned Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced academic, with outstanding credentials in the teaching and research of entrepreneurship and innovation at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education levels.

You should expect to contribute to teaching, research, and administration, which will be agreed with the Head of Department.

Teaching will include any combination of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education teaching, tutorials and project/dissertation supervision. The role will include a combination of module convening, undergraduate and masters student supervision, supporting student study visits, and personal tutoring, together with the appropriate assessment and feedback.

Research activity includes development of high-quality research resulting in publications in world-leading academic journals in the discipline area. It will also include the preparation and submission of research grant applications and the management of any resulting projects.

Administration will include actively contributing to the department by attending meetings and seminars and undertaking any additional administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department.

You will have:

• PhD (or other terminal degree) in a relevant area
• Research outputs in the form of multiple publications in internationally academic journals in the field, with evidence of a pipeline that has the potential for regular publication in highly rated journals
• Excellent knowledge of the specialism
• Evidence of highly effective teaching at UG and/or PG level in the field
• Evidence of the ability to show initiative, and take responsibility in professional activities

Interviews will be held: 4 June 2025

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

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