Applications are invited for an exciting new opportunity at Bangor University to help further build capacity in the Management discipline within Bangor Business School.
The School is seeking a senior level academic appointment with teaching experience in HE and evidence of high level quality publications in the field of Management, as well as a successful record in significant grant capture. The successful candidate will be expected to lead and be part of influential national and international networks in the field of Management.
Candidates should be educated to PhD level in Management or related, be outstanding scholars with an excellent teaching and research record, and clearly defined research plans for the next REF. Successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership for an existing Business & Management Group and continue the growth of an attractive portfolio of management offerings that will continue to attract home and overseas students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post
Interested applicants are warmly invited to contact the Head of School, Professor Bruce Vanstone (b.vanstone@bangor.ac.uk) for informal discussion.
The successful candidate is expected to commence as soon as possible.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: ***
Committed To Equal Opportunities
Overview
The Business and Management Group at Bangor Business School encompasses a range of disciplines including Organisational Behaviour, HRM, Strategy, Marketing, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge Management and Tourism Management. The group is concerned with the innovative use of management approaches and techniques, resources and processes to enhance and develop organisations. We have received over £10 million in funding in recent years in leadership, social enterprise and green innovation.
The research active group is committed to knowledge generation, transfer and commercialisation and is very keen to enhance its teaching and research in areas related to sustainability. We focus upon private, public and not for profit sectors in order to develop understanding of key domains within the broader sphere of management.
We have popular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business Management. All of our Master’s degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management and our MBA Environmental Management is also accredited by the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). We have a strong track-record in developing newly qualified PhDs into successful academics.
Purpose of the Job
To grow the Business & Management discipline within Bangor Business School and continue to build upon the School’s excellent reputation in teaching and research.
To deliver quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels which engages students and will establish a record of teaching excellence at all levels.
To conduct research of an international standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and international peer recognition.
To engage in grant capture activities and contribute significantly to national and international networks.
To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including supervision of projects
To perform administrative tasks effectively as designated by the Head of School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching duties will include:
Planning, preparing and delivering lectures and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes including delivery of quality modules that attract, engage and retain students;
Motivating students to proactive engagement in learning, and providing meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work within agreed time constraints;
Examining and supervising / co-supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of PhDs to completion and undertaking PhD examining in the UK and internationally;
Keeping abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments;
Ensuring that all students are provided with a supportive learning environment and provide advice and guidance to individual students as their personal tutor;
Initiating and taking forward the development of new programmes that will appeal to a wider market;
Building links with external agencies to provide work experience for students that could lead towards them gaining an additional professionally recognised qualification.
The development of innovative and appropriate teaching and assessment techniques and skills, influencing the pedagogy of the subject;
Lead curriculum development and design in line with market demands;
Lead the review of modules and programmes and quality assurance mechanisms;
Develop collaboration in terms of teaching across subject and disciplinary boundaries, maintaining and developing scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
Providing specialist input to academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, ensuring their sustainability and excellence.
Contributing to the Executive Education provision in the School.
Research duties will include:
Leading a programme of research in Management that is internationally excellent in terms of quality and impact;
Providing a major contribution to the development of research strategies at School and College level;
Membership of national committees and editorial boards;
Being a regular reviewer for respected international journals;
Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues in the School or across the College / University;
Maintaining an active research programme leading to publications at a level of international excellence, while developing plans and applying for external funding;
Being a mentor and guide for early career researchers, post-doctoral and doctoral students and other academic colleagues;
Contributing to leadership of the research environment of the School through publication, conference contributions, research seminars and other research activities;
Leading research groups / networks internally or externally to the School and / or University;
Engaging in grant capture activities and contributing significantly towards the School’s capability to attract external research funding;
Liaising with national research bodies (UK and Wales) to identify future research requirements;
Generating impact of scholarly activity beyond academia;
Disseminating and publishing results of research (as lead author) in high quality, leading, peer-reviewed publications appropriate to the subject area;
Supervision of research students;
Supervision of research staff;
Managing own research projects, with an emphasis on research output, including publications of international excellence, of a quality and quantity to contribute positively and effectively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Assessments.
Administrative duties will include:
Significant and substantial responsibility and contribution to management and / or strategy/policy formation at School, University and national level;
Contributing significantly to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives;
Leading external activities with the development of projects which create impact, working with communities, businesses and employers;
Taking responsibility for specific programmes and modules as appropriate, working towards ensuring optimum module evaluation results;
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the working of the committee structures of the School and College;
Contributing to the organisation of School conferences and/or research seminars.
Liaising and working with other staff positively within the College and the University, and other bodies as required;
Taking responsibility for an area of academically related administration at a senior level.
Creating links with external agencies and employers to develop and deliver work placements;
Undertaking other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant ethical, legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
PhD in Management
A strong research track record in Strategic Management
PGCertHE teaching qualification (or equivalent) and / or HEA Fellowship recognition (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
Desirable
Expertise or interest in Tourism Management or Human Resource Management
Expertise or interest in Data Science or Data Analytics
Experience/Knowledge
Teaching
Essential
Substantial teaching and supervision experience at all levels in the relevant subject area with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice.
Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
Experience of contribution to the wider student experience e.g. recruitment/retention initiatives, employability/enterprise initiatives, student welfare.
Experience of leading module and programme development and contributing strategically to wider departmental programme development.
Experience of mentoring junior members of staff.
Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects including a track record of supervision to completion at doctoral level.
Research
Essential
Excellent research and academic publication profile.
Evidence of research of international standard.
High profile contribution to research groups / networks.
A clear research strategy for the next 5-10 years with a track record in securing research funding, as sole investigator and/or as a member of a research team.
Evidence of developing and managing research projects, and disseminating results through presentation at relevant conferences and publications.
Substantial evidence of research leadership and impact in the field
Evidence of excellent knowledge of:
o REF structures and policies
o Research methodologies
o Appropriate funding bodies and their priorities.
Evidence of sustained success in winning research grants.
Substantial record of achievement in publication of research in leading peer-reviewed journals of international standard, with potential submission to REF.
Experience of initiating and sustaining collaborations nationally and internationally.
Successful professional development and management of research staff and early career researchers.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Innovative and exciting approaches to teaching.
Commitment to pastoral care and the student experience with the ability to help students to develop their capacity at appropriate levels and effectively apply teaching and learning methods.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to attract, retain and engage a high number of students on programmes/modules and ability to engage with external public and commercial agencies to develop work placement opportunities.
Administrative/managerial excellence.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrable computer skills and ability to use relevant learning resource software such as Blackboard.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to teaching and be willing to teach outside the immediate area of specialism.
Ability to develop and use online teaching materials.
Evidence of external networking and profile-raising.
The ability to attract postgraduate students (taught and research).
The ability to inspire and guide research degree students.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to engage effectively with policy makers and to collaborate across academic and professional disciplines.
Strong and effective leadership skills.
Effective delivery of organisational change within an academic setting.
Other
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University’s policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements *** If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Please note that we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the right to live and work in the UK legally. When applying for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will be able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.
Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University’s Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.