"Professor"

About the Roles

We are seeking to appoint Professors to strengthen the School’s research profile and REF submission in UoA17 (Business & Management). We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• International Political Economy (Centre for the Study of States, Markets and People – STAMP)
• International Business Strategy (Centre for Work, Organisation and Technology – CWOT)
• Small Business and Enterprise Management (STAMP and the UEL Noon Centre)

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of internationally recognised research outputs, evidence of securing external research funding, and clear pathways to research impact. They will also contribute to shaping the research culture of the School, mentoring colleagues and supporting the development of early and mid-career researchers.

In addition to research leadership, Professors will contribute to postgraduate supervision and bring their research expertise into teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the School’s REF submission for UoA17 (Business & Management)
• Generate high-quality research outputs and external research funding
• Develop impactful research programmes aligned with the School’s strategic priorities
• Supervise PhD, MRes and DBA students to successful completion
• Contribute to the research culture of the School through seminars, conferences and collaboration
• Support research centres in organising international events and knowledge exchange activities
• Contribute to curriculum delivery by integrating cutting-edge research into teaching
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders to develop impactful research and funding opportunities

About You

You will be an internationally recognised researcher with a strong publication record and evidence of external funding success.

You will bring:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• A strong portfolio of high-quality research outputs suitable for REF submission
• Demonstrable experience securing research funding and delivering impactful research
• Experience supervising doctoral students to completion
• Evidence of contributing to research leadership, collaboration and academic development
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and research practice
• Involvement in journal editorial boards or editorship would be advantageous.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.