Lecturer/Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship/Strategy OR Entrepreneurship and AI

Lecturer/Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship/Strategy OR Entrepreneurship and AI Strategy, Innovation & Enterprise Location:

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Lecturer/Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship/Strategy OR Entrepreneurship and AI Strategy, Innovation & Enterprise Location: Boldrewood Campus
Salary: £44,263 to £72,018per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2701924TR

Southampton Business School

Inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders

Southampton Business School (SBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton – a top 100 University in the world and a founding member of the Russell Group of elite research UK universities. SBS hosts a vibrant and diverse community of scholars and students. It has grown substantially in breadth and size in the recent years, covering all core business and management disciplines via six Departments: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Decision Analytics and Risk, Digital and Data-Driven Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, and Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship. SBS academics conduct cutting edge research and publish consistently in world-class journals. Research activity within SBS is coordinated through ten multidisciplinary research centres. The longest established research centre is the Centre for Operational Research, Management Sciences and Information Systems (CORMSIS), which ranks top 50 (QS) in the world. Building on its continued success, SBS is now ranked in the top quartile of the research-intensive business schools in the UK, with a strong research environment which is ranked 12th (REF2021) in the UK. The School has an ambitious growth plan, which includes investments in people and facilities. The school has recently relocated to a state of art business building.

Building on this success, in July 2022, the School secured AMBA 5-year re-accreditation of the MBA programme which is ranked 13th in the UK (QS data) and its AACSB accreditation was recently re-extended for another full period of 5 years. A member of the UNPRM, our commitment to the SDGs was also recognised through the GRI accreditation. The school holds the CABS Small Business Charter award in recognition of the SBS' world-class support to students and local businesses, including the development of student entrepreneurial skills and the support and development of wider economic and social opportunities for business. Our placement team has been recognised as one of the best in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to the student experience. In 2022 our accounting & finance students were recognised as the global winner in the global Bloomberg challenge demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We value our relationship with our global network of alumni, who are successful leaders, entrepreneurs and members of our engaged community of academics, students, business leaders and entrepreneurs. SBS hosts a vibrant Leaders and Entrepreneurs in Residence Network.

Our research underpins our enterprise and educational activities. With an extensive programme portfolio accredited by 14 professional bodies we aim to develop future leaders who want to make a tangible impact on business and society. At the heart of the execution of our activities is our triple helix model whereby our research, education and enterprise activities are intertwined. Particularly, our integrated enterprise strategy enables us to reinforce our connections with the wider university, and communities we serve. These connections enable us to further deliver impactful research and improve the student learning experience.

About the Department of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Department of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DSIE) is world-class department in entrepreneurial studies. DSIE members are thought leaders in their respective domains of expertise and publish widely in top-tier journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, British Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, and Organization Science . Moreover, members of DSIE occupy leadership positions in key professional organizations, such as the European Academy of Management . DSIE also runs a highly successful portfolio of UG and PG programmes and is home to a thriving student community.

About you

For Lecturers

As a Lecturer you will participate in the planning and shaping one or more research area/s in the department of strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. You will bring to the role a growing professional reputation, including the ability to produce world class research through publications in leading international academic journals. You will also have the opportunity to act as a leader and ambassador for us across management and enterprise or other engagement activities.

You will have experience as an educator with evidence of high-quality teaching. You will also be offered the opportunity to lead or participate in the design and development of courses and programmes at all levels (UG, MSc, MBA and Executive Education) as well as supervise doctoral students (PhD and DBA programmes).

We welcome applications particularly from candidates with a growing research profile in the areas of entrepreneurship and/or strategy, preferably with skills in theory development and/or an interest in new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). The post title as Lecturer will be either Entrepreneurship/Strategy or Entrepreneurship and AI depending on your expertise.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Stratos Ramoglou, Head of the Department of Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, email:

For Associate Professors

As an Associate Professor you will play a central role in planning and shaping one or more research area/s in the department of strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. You will bring to the role a strong professional reputation, including the ability to produce world class research through a sustained publication record in leading international academic journals. You may have led major funding bids, setting up, and managing the resources needed to deliver research projects. You will act as a leader and ambassador for us across management and enterprise or other engagement activities.

You will be an experienced educator with proven track record of high-quality teaching, able to contribute to the development of education policy and practice and able to design and develop courses and programmes at all levels (UG, MSc, MBA and Executive Education). You will be an experienced researcher able to supervise doctoral students (PhD and DBA programmes).

We welcome applications particularly from candidates with a well-established and growing research profile in the areas of entrepreneurship and/or strategy, preferably with strong skills in theory development and/or an interest in new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). The post title as Associate Professor will be either Entrepreneurship/Strategy or Entrepreneurship and AI depending on your expertise.

Your leadership skills will be evident, whether through your research, education or having held a leadership role. You will have proven your ability to innovate and to engage and inspire students and colleagues alike, helping to build a strong academic community.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Stratos Ramoglou, Head of the Department of Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, email:

What we can offer you

We recognise that this may be your first role in an academic institution. Through our Centre for Higher Educational Practice, we promote academic professional learning for every member of University staff. We actively support educators through either a taught programme (Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice) or a portfolio based approach (Professional Recognition of Educator Practice).

Committed to supporting our teaching and research community we are open to a flexible working approach. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for teaching duties we are open to a hybrid approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and those who have taken a career break. Proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter we hold an institutional Silver award.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

We are interested in applications from individuals from 0.8 FTE and above.

For applicants interested in a Part Time role, please note: this role is unlikely to support a Certificate of Sponsorship with a part time salary amount (a Certificate of Sponsorship is required to obtain a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK).

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