Professor of Entrepreneurship

University of Reading; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading invites applications for a Professor of Entrepreneurship in the new Digitalisation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship department. This role involves teaching at various educational levels, conducting significant research, and contributing to departmental administration within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or a terminal degree in a relevant area required.
• Proven research impact with multiple publications.
• Expertise in theories of entrepreneurship and effective teaching evidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programs.
• Conduct high-quality research leading to publications.
• Manage research projects and supervise research students.

Skills

Leadership in research and teaching

High-quality research output

Teaching in entrepreneurship

Curriculum design

Initiative

Education

PhD (or other terminal degree) in a relevant area

Job description

Location: United Kingdom/ Whiteknights Reading

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Posted: 26/06/2025

UNIVERSITY OF READING

Professor of Entrepreneurship

Job reference:SRF50388

Location:Whiteknights Reading UK

Employment Basis/Type:Full time permanent

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR mustensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

This is an 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 internationally renowned outstanding researchers, who are also excellent in teaching, highly collegiate, lead by example, and have an appetite for actively contributing to new initiatives at this very exciting time at Henley Business School.

You will have experience of leadership in research and teaching of entrepreneurship at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education levels. You will have the international reputation and outstanding credentials that will further strengthen teaching and research at the world-renowned Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship.

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

In teaching, you will teach for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes, through lectures, tutorials and project/dissertation supervision. It will be a combination of module convening, project supervision, supporting student study visits, and personal tutoring, together with the appropriate assessment and feedback.

In research, you will conduct high-quality research resulting in publications in world-leading academic journals in the discipline area. You will also lead the preparation and submission of research grant applications and the management of any resulting projects, as well as supervising research students.

You will also contribute to the School and 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
• Track record of excellent research of international standing, built on outstanding quality of research outputs of 3* and 4* quality (as defined by UK Research Excellence Framework) in the form of multiple publications in internationally recognised high-quality academic journals in the field, with a pipeline that demonstrates regular production of high-quality outputs
• Evidence of significant international research impact
• Specialist knowledge of theories and contemporary practice in the field of entrepreneurship to be able to lead cutting-edge research and provide teaching and curriculum design
• 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

Contact Job Title: Head of Digitalisation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Closing time of 23.59pm on 24th August 2025

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