Chair/Professor in International Business

The role: We are seeking an internationally recognised scholar for a permanent, full-time Chair in International Business. The successful candidate will advance an ambitious programme of research, provide intellectual leadership and contribute to excellent research-led teaching. They will work with the Head of Group and colleagues to develop the Group’s research, mentor scholars at different career stages, attract external funding and supervise doctoral researchers.

We welcome applications across international business and related fields from scholars whose work complements or extends the Group’s strengths. We are open to different theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches and geographical areas of expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a clear contribution to international business scholarship and a commitment to a collegial academic community.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

The overall purpose of the role is to provide academic leadership in International Business at AMBS through world-leading research, excellent research-led teaching, and leadership within the International Business Group, the Innovation, Management and Policy Division and the wider School. In particular, the post holder will be expected to:

Conduct and publish world-leading research in international business in the highest-quality international peer-reviewed journals, and make a significant contribution to the School’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Provide intellectual leadership to the International Business Group, helping to shape and deliver its research strategy and fostering collaboration within the Group, across AMBS and the University, and with external partners.
Lead or co-lead applications for significant external research funding from UK, European and international funders.
Mentor and support the development of colleagues, particularly early- and mid-career researchers.
Attract and supervise high-quality doctoral researchers and contribute to the Group’s doctoral training activities.
Design and deliver excellent research-led teaching in international business at undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and/or executive education levels, and contribute to curriculum and programme development.
Engage with business, policy and civil society audiences to generate impact from research, and enhance the School’s visibility and reputation in the international business community, including through editorial and learned-society leadership.
Undertake leadership and citizenship roles within the Group, Division and School as required.

Our benefits include:

Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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