Senior Academic Leader in Sports Business

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished academic leader to join our team as Professor of Sports Business. As a key member of our faculty, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality research and education in line with our strategic goals. Your expertise in applied sport research and partnership working will be essential in developing international collaborative research with colleagues in other areas of sport and other disciplines.

About Us

Manchester Metropolitan University is a vibrant and diverse community of over 5,100 staff members and 43,000 students. We are proud to be at the heart of one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities, with a strong tradition of industry, innovation, and inclusivity. Our impact reaches around the globe, and we are committed to providing excellent education to transform our students' lives and delivering high-quality research with powerful real-world impacts and benefits.

Your Responsibilities

As Professor of Sports Business, you will be expected to deliver high-quality impactful research and education, providing senior academic leadership and fostering excellence in research, innovative teaching, and engagement activities in Sports Business/Management expertise. You will also play a vital role in the broader leadership of the University, contributing positively to our academic culture and supporting the development of others in our inclusive community. This will include mentoring, management, supervision, and teamworking.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of delivering high-quality research outputs, securing external funding of significant value, and effectively leading a portfolio of projects. You will ideally have a PhD and significant contributions in academic leadership, as well as in external roles. Your experience should cover effective and innovative research-informed teaching and assessment practices that provide a stimulating environment for learning, plus support and supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students (as well as successful outcomes for PhD students/project staff).

Further Information

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Professor Sarah Fidment, Head of Department, People & Performance. Applications must be made via our recruitment portal and should include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills, and experience match the essential criteria being sought.



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