Associate Professor in Business Analytics and Operations

Overview

In this teaching-focused Associate Professor role, you lead educational delivery in Business Analytics and Operations within the School of Marketing and Strategy, shaping curricula and pedagogical practice. You will deliver research-informed teaching across undergrad and postgrad programs, support student success, and collaborate with colleagues and external partners. You’ll drive inclusive curricula, quality assurance, and educational initiatives that elevate the student experience. This role offers a chance to influence teaching at scale while representing the university externally.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary package
• excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave
• career development opportunities
• supportive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• provide educational leadership and pedagogical expertise across undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• deliver research-led teaching in business analytics and/or operations/supply chain management
• lead curriculum development and programme delivery with a focus on inclusivity and outcomes
• engage in quality assurance, student support, employability, and industry engagement
• develop pedagogical or disciplinary scholarship and lead educational initiatives
• represent the university externally and collaborate across the School and wider university

Key requirements

• PhD in a relevant subject
• expertise in business analytics and/or operations/supply chain management
• substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• strong track record in curriculum development and programme delivery
• evidence of impact on student learning and outcomes
• engagement in pedagogical or disciplinary research and scholarship
• experience supervising students and liaising with external partners
• experience with external quality assurance and academic networks
• ability to lead teaching or curriculum initiatives and develop colleagues
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• collaboration across disciplines
• communication and presentation skills
• prioritisation and time management
• Blackboard
• distance learning
• pedagogical research

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