Salary The starting salary will be from £41,732 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable) Job category/type Academic Date posted 24/09/2024 Job reference P93679 Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy The role We are seeking to appoint a part-time (0.2 FTE) Lecturer in Network Management and Business Transformation in the Department of Management, University of Exeter Business School on a fixed term basis for two years. We are looking for a leading international figure with the ability to develop and deliver world-class research in the given field of expertise. Applicants will be innovative researchers with a strong track record of research funding and international quality publications. Particularly, applicants should demonstrate an interest for positioning their work and contribution to Social Network Theory and Methods, ideally related to Sustainability, Strategy, Entrepreneurship and/or Innovation scholarship in the wider context of increasing socio-ecological challenges, disruptive technological and digital transformations, and dramatic changes of socio-political scenarios. We are particularly interested in ambitious scholars, who aim at establishing impactful research, willing to contribute to co-design and deliver cutting-edge education and teaching activities, and engage with students and learners from different and diverse backgrounds. We are looking for a colleague with strong methodological skills and expertise. The ideal candidate should present a strong interest for engaging in multi- and inter-disciplinary research and impact projects. The individuals we are hoping to recruit will be able to bridge some of our key research themes and groups including: Socio-technological transitions Business transformation and network management Successful candidates will also help us to deliver an inclusive and innovative education to our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Please note, we are looking for applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. Please ensure you read the attached brochure for more information on this role, including the Job Description and Person Specification. What we can offer you Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people. For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Stefano Pascucci (s.pascucci@exeter.ac.uk).
