Professor - South Wales Business School

University of South Wales; Barry; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Professor in the South Wales Business School. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of research and a strong publication history. Responsibilities include enhancing the research profile, leading faculty colleagues, and contributing to curriculum development. This full-time position emphasizes leadership, innovative business practices, and workplace wellbeing, along with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Excellent track record of research including a strong publication record.
• Experience of obtaining external research funding.
• Outstanding level of international research profile.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the research profile of the Business Research and Innovation Group.
• Lead and mentor faculty colleagues and supervise postgraduate research students.
• Contribute to research-informed curriculum development and delivery.
• Inspire and mentor others within the South Wales Business School.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Global Business

Sustainable Business and Consumption

Innovation and Enterprise

Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing

Education

Strong publication record

Experience in obtaining research funding

International research profile

Job description

Professor – South Wales Business School, University of South Wales

Recruiter: University of South Wales – Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom. Salary £68,528 per year. Posted 23 Dec 2025. Closes 20 Jan 2026. Reference 3051229797. Sector: Academy – Primary. Job Level: Administrator / Coordinator / Assistant. Specialism: Education Studies / Teacher Training. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time.

The Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a Professor within the South Wales Business School.

Based at Treforest, the successful candidate will possess a range of skills necessary to complement and enhance scholarly activity within the faculty, and to assist its growing reputation both locally and internationally. The post holder will be expected to undertake research that is world class or internationally excellent and to produce high quality outputs that are suitable for inclusion in the next REF. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an outstanding track record of research including a strong publication record and experience of obtaining external research funding.

Key responsibilities:

• Strengthen the research profile of the Business Research and Innovation Group and enhance the Business and Management submission to the next REF.
• Lead and mentor faculty colleagues and supervise postgraduate research students.
• Contribute to research-informed curriculum development and delivery.
• Inspire and mentor others within the South Wales Business School as they research and work towards publications and other impactful research outputs.

Expertise areas:

• Leadership and Management
• Global Business
• Sustainable Business and Consumption
• Business Capabilities, including Digital Business and Data Driven Capabilities
• Innovation and Enterprise
• Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing
• Business and Policy

Qualifications:

• Excellent track record of research including a strong publication record.
• Experience of obtaining external research funding.
• Outstanding level of international research profile.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

Applicants who are Welsh learners or Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply. The University offers Welsh language courses to develop Welsh skills.

Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.