Essex Business SchoolThis is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established Management and Marketing Group at Essex Business School in the field of Marketing. The group already has more than 15 research active members, consisting of emerging as well as world-leading researchers with an international reputation for its cutting-edge research in the fields of brand management, sustainability, social enterprise, critical management & marketing and consumer behaviour.
The Group is now seeking to appoint an academic at the Lecturer level.
We would especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Candidates with other areas of expertise are also encouraged to apply, however.
Duties of the RoleThe purpose of this post is to enhance the School's research profile (engaging in individual and/or collaborative research activity in keeping with REF criteria) and to both contribute to and lead in developing the field of marketing; to develop and actively engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision; and to extend the School's profile regionally, nationally and internationally through collaboration with other institutions.
In addition, you will be required to generate external research funding, including in collaboration with colleagues, appropriate in scale to career stage and subject area norms.
A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Research and Leadership and Citizenship) can be found within the job pack.
Qualifications and Skills requiredApplicants should have a relevant doctoral level research degree in marketing management, or other specialism related to the area of the post (or be close to completing of studies), evidence of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) programmes, and proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential for achieving this.
In addition you will possess evidence of a research agenda, ideally with a track record of publications in internationally recognised, reputable journals (and other media of similar standing) appropriate to career stage and discipline norms.
We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as female or non-binary and those from an ethnic minority as they are under-represented at this level in the School.
This is a permanent, full-time role on an ASER (teaching and research) contract. Appointment will be made as Lecturer (R).
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588 / 873461 / 873521).
*Further detail: Lecturer (ASER) in Marketing job pack*More information: Working at the University