CoventryUniversity is achieving an unprecedented level of success. Having earned aplace in the 2018 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings' worldtop 200, secured 13th spot in the 2018 Guardian league table, and achieved agold rating in the UK government's 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF),our vision is to continue to enhance our position as a leading provider ofinnovative education and impactful research both nationally and across theworld.The Faculty of Business and Law is a key part of this dynamic andinnovative university group, with excellent links to major national andinternational organisations and close partnerships with universities around theworld. Currently home to around8,500 students, with 40% international, we are continuing to experiencegrowth and are expanding our international reach, and enterprise activity.
Coventry Business School is made up of 3Schools:
The Faculty has a very collaborative andsupportive ethos which builds a strong community of academics and makes it aplace where people want to work. We have made significant investment in staffareas to create a modern working environment which also allows colleagues thefreedom to build their own communities.
We strive to be innovative and bold in ourdelivery and have invested in one of the largest academic trading floors inEurope, a state-of-the-art DigiComm Lab, and a Business Simulation Suite. TheFaculty has two vibrant centres, producing world leading research - Centre forBusiness in Society and Centre for Financial and Corporate and FinancialIntegrity. Successful candidates who are established independent researchersmay be eligible to join a Centre immediately as an Associate Member and accessa whole of range of support. Early career academics may be eligible to join ournew ASPiRE programme (Academic Support Programme in Research Excellence).
In addition to teaching and research, thereare also opportunities for career progression through internationalisation andenterprise tracks. To support these ambitious plans, we are seeking new talent to join ourexpanding team.
If you share our values and ambition andwant to be part of this vibrant academic community, we look forward to hearingfrom you.
Role Purpose:
Associate Professors are academic leaders who are expected to make asubstantial impact on the global academy, society and the University througheffective and innovative leadership in learning and teaching and/or scholarshipand/or research and/or enterprise. The role holder will have a significant andon-going international and national reputation in his/her field/discipline.(S)he will hold substantive management/leadership roles at School level andwill contribute to University-level strategic planning processes. We thereforeexpect the role holder to contribute to the formation and implementation ofstrategic priorities in the University and to work across disciplinary andstructural boundaries in the University where it is appropriate to do so.
PersonSpecification:
Please note CV'snot accepted - Applicants must complete our online application form.
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