Lecturer in Innovation Management

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking an inspiring academic in Innovation Management. The role involves shaping curriculum and teaching across multiple programmes. Ideal applicants will possess a strong academic footing in innovation and a PhD or equivalent. Responsibilities include developing teaching materials and establishing a research portfolio. The position promises a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity in recruitment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Innovation Management.
• Experience required in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum shaping in innovation strategy.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Create engaging lectures and learning materials.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Curriculum development

Teaching at undergraduate level

Research portfolio development

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

PhD in a related subject (or near completion)

Job description

About LJMU

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.

Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter.

About Liverpool Business School

Liverpool Business School (LBS) is widely recognised for its commitment to innovation, enterprise, and the development of future business leaders. We equip our students with the knowledge, practical experience, and industry connections they need to excel, all within a dynamic and research-informed learning environment.

Our broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is strengthened by strong partnerships at local, regional, and international levels. Recently named Business School of the Year (2025) at both The Times Higher Education Awards and Education North, LBS is proud to embed digital literacy, sustainability, employability, and internationalisation throughout our curriculum.

We are currently pursuing AACSB accreditation and are proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). As holders of the Small Business Charter, we are recognised for our entrepreneurial focus and meaningful engagement with the business community.

Central to our applied learning approach are the Business Clinic and Accounting Clinic, which enable students to work on live consultancy projects with real organisations across the Liverpool City Region, gaining invaluable hands‑on experience.

What we're looking for

Liverpool Business School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring academic to join our dynamic team and help deliver an exceptional student experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a broad contribution to our academic work in the field of Innovation Management, influencing the next generation of business leaders and innovators.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our curriculum, particularly in areas such as innovation strategy, product and service development, organisational change, and the management of innovation in contemporary business contexts. You will teach across a diverse range of programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate, and, where appropriate, executive education, bringing your expertise to life through engaging lectures, tutorials, and seminars. You will also design and deliver high‑quality teaching materials and assessments that challenge and inspire students, while contributing to the planning and development of modules and programmes that reflect the latest thinking in the field.

Beyond teaching, you will have the opportunity to establish an independent research portfolio aligned with the school's priorities, engage in professional and knowledge exchange activities, and contribute to the wider academic mission of the school. This is a chance to combine your passion for research with your commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong academic background and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation management. You should hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience relevant to the discipline, and ideally a PhD in a related subject, or be close to completion within one year of appointment. Experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training is essential, along with the ability to teach across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise postgraduate students. You will be confident in contributing to curriculum development and taking responsibility for the effective delivery of modules and programmes.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research‑informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• A low contractual 35-hour week
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

For informal enquiries, you may contact .

Liverpool Business School is proud of its commitment to diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. We are also committed to the advancement of gender equality through representation, progression and success for all having been awarded Athena Swan Gender Equality Bronze status. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage women, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, non-binary and individuals with a disability to apply. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.