"Associate / Full Professor in Innovation/Technology Strategy"

Reference Number

BUS00741

Faculty / Department

Business School

Salary

Internationally Competitive

Location / Campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract Type / Work Pattern

Full time - Open ended

Closing date

12-Sept-2024

About the role

Located in the heart of London, Imperial Business School is part of Imperial College London, ranked 2nd highest quality academic institution in the world by QS in 2024. The school offers an attractive research environment and teaching loads with competitive salaries. The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship brings together leading scholars in the study of strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational behaviour.

Applications are invited for the post of Associate / Full Professor in Innovation/Technology Strategy within the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. You can be from any research area that involves the intersection between innovation, technology and strategy. The position requires a strong record of research and demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. You will contribute to the academic mission of Imperial College London to deliver world class scholarship, education and research.

What you would be doing

You will be expected to conduct world-class research that is published in both top-tier generalist and specialist field journals and to showcase thought leadership about how innovation, technology, & strategy can drive social change and inclusion, technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and/or economic development. We are open to scholars approaching innovation/tech strategy research through qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-method approaches and at micro- or macro-levels of analysis. 

Major research topics of interest to the department include, but are not limited to:

• Innovation management
• Institutional and technological change
• Appropriation and commercialization strategies
• Business ecosystems and industry evolution
• Sustainable growth strategies
• Environmental and social innovation
• Competitive dynamics
• Intrapreneurship
• Resource allocation and redeployment
• Stakeholder integration
• Technology search strategies
• Issues of equity, justice, and inclusion in tech communities
• Alliances and collaboration strategies

The post holder will be encouraged to actively engage with the scholarly and business communities in the UK and beyond.

You will be expected to support and develop teaching in the Business School both through our degree programmes and executive education. In line with the School’s mission to drive global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset, innovation and tech strategy are critical components of the teaching portfolio. These topics feature prominently across our full suite of MBA programmes and in most of the Master programmes in the Business School, as well as in our teaching to undergraduates in the Business School and other faculties of Imperial. In addition, the post holder will be required to contribute to administration within the Department.

What we are looking for

• Must hold a PhD in Management or related field or equivalent
• Have established National/ International reputation (commensurate with grade)
• Track record in attracting high levels of research funding (commensurate with grade)
• Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Description.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work at a world-leading institution
• Our Total Remuneration Package (TRP) includes our sector-leading package of pay, pensions and recognition as well as our range of benefits.
• We have many initiatives to support staff in their personal life such as flexible working, private health insurance, staff networks, support for staff, childcare and carers 
• Benefits to support an active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as the cycle to work scheme, and access to onsite leisure facilities.

Further information

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

For Associate and Full Professor applications please view our Academic and clinical guidance notes, which sets out the mandatory areas that must be covered in your application.

For information about the role and the department please contact Professor Kevin Corley, Head of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, email: k.corley@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: Job Description Assoc-Full-Prof- Innovation Strategy.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. 

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. 

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. 

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London. 

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.