Lecturer in Enterprise

Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, Plymouth Business School provides an enterprising environment that drives sustainable prosperity and enables our students and partners to achieve their full potential. The School has redoubled their commitment to good business practice and social, economic and environmental responsibility. Plymouth Business School's mission is to put business-ready graduates on a path to a successful career and a happy life by creating confidence, resilience and the ability to be nimble - this is embedded into our overseas and domestic, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and we are ranked 7th in the Financial Times ‘Teaching Power’ ranking*. Plymouth Business School has a research active community producing high quality trans
- and interdisciplinary research of local, national and international importance. The School works collaboratively, engaging with individuals, businesses and organisations from the private, public and third sectors to deliver impactful research that is making a difference to societies, economies and cultures around the world.

Ranked 41st in the Guardian University Guide and a top 500 Times Higher Word institution, the University of Plymouth has an established commitment to sustainability and high-quality research and education. Plymouth Business School sits within the University's largest Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.

Plymouth Business School is both ambitious and forward-looking with a focus on providing a high-quality "2030 business education experience" which is designed from the perspective of student success.

Through research-led teaching, our mission is to put business-ready graduates on a path to a successful career which is balanced in terms of work-life perspectives. We aim to do this by creating confidencde, resilience and agility in our students.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

As part of our forward planning plan we aim to appoint a Lecturer in Enterprise to further develop our work and portfolio. Experience in teaching in this discipline is essential, while experience of teaching research methods (both qualitative & quantitative) and experience of project supervision is desirable.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 24th April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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