Lecturer in Sport Business

About LJMUAt Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter.About Liverpool Business SchoolLiverpool Business School (LBS) is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution renowned for innovation and a strong tradition of nurturing talent. We empower our students with the knowledge, experience, and professional networks needed to excel in their specialist business fields.We are proud to offer a vibrant teaching and learning environment, firmly underpinned by research and scholarship. Practical impact is central to our ethos, and we deliver real business solutions to organisations at the local, national, and international levels. Our growing portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is supported by a wide range of local, regional, and international partnerships.Recently named Business School of the Year (2025) by both the Education North Awards and Times Higher Education Awards, LBS is committed to embedding digital literacy, employability, and internationalisation across all of our programmes. As proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), we also maintain a vibrant academic community dedicated to responsible business education.We are especially proud of our Business and Accounting Clinic, where students gain invaluable experience through live consultancy projects and the preparation of year-end accounts for external organisations. The Clinic works with a wide range of partners across the Liverpool City Region, providing impactful learning experiences and valuable contributions to the business community.What we're looking forWe are seeking to appoint an experienced academic to contribute to teaching and learning in the area of Sport Business, preferably in one or more of the following areas: sports analytics, sport economics and finance, commercial sport, sustainability in sport and contemporary issues in sport.You will have sport business industry experience and a proven track record of working with large cohorts of undergraduate students as well as an ability to develop and deliver innovative teaching in one or more of the above areas of Sport Business.We are also looking for candidates with a proven ability to design and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences in Higher Education; including large group teaching using digital and interactive approaches and those with an active interest in the application of quantitative research methods to contemporary sport business issues.Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive academic community committed to shaping the future of business education.What we offerThis is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:A low contractual 35-hour weekGenerous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leaveExcellent pension schemeAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeFamily friendly policiesCar and travel loan schemesWe are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.Informal enquiries may be made to Tom Fletcher, Programme Leader, Liverpool Business School, email: T.. For other enquiries, you may contact .Liverpool Business School is proud of its commitment to diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. We are also committed to the advancement of gender equality through representation, progression and success for all having been awarded Athena Swan Gender Equality Bronze status. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage women, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, non-binary and individuals with a disability to apply. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. #J-18808-Ljbffr