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Professor in Business and Management
The University of Salford. Provide intellectual leadership, research excellence, and external engagement within strategic business and management areas .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading interdisciplinary research initiatives and fostering collaborations with academic and industry partners. Possesses a strong background in sustainable business practices, circular economy, and digital transformation, with a commitment to impactful knowledge generation and education innovation.
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Doctorate-Level StudyOutstanding Academic LeadershipResearch ExcellenceInterdisciplinary Research CollaborationSustainable Business Expertise
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Hard Skills
Research ExpertiseCircular Economy InnovationDigital TransformationData-Driven Business ModelsSupply ChainsEntrepreneurshipOrganisational ChangeEmerging Technologies
Soft Skills
Collaborative ScholarshipCreative Problem SolvingAmbitious Leadership
Industry Keywords
Knowledge Transfer PartnershipsSustainability TransitionsImpactful Knowledge GenerationResearch PartnershipsOutreach Activities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide intellectual leadership, research excellence, and external engagement within strategic business and management areas
- Lead the collaborative co-design of ambitious research programmes
- Contribute to and shape interdisciplinary research agendas
- Work with academic colleagues, industry partners, policymakers, and communities
- Generate impactful knowledge and practical solutions for contemporary business and societal challenges
- Innovate curricula and embed research insights into education programmes
- Contribute to research partnerships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, industry collaborations, international exchange opportunities, and outreach activities
- Support sustainable business transformation through knowledge exchange and collaborative research
Requirements
What you’ll need- Doctorate-level study is indicated in the posting
- Outstanding academic leadership
- Research excellence and external engagement
- Research expertise in one or more strategic areas including circular economy, sustainable business, digital transformation, or related intersections
- Scholarly work addressing sustainability transitions, circular economy innovation, responsible digital transformation, data-driven business models, supply chains, entrepreneurship, organisational change, or emerging technologies
- Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research and collaborate with academic colleagues, industry partners, policymakers, and communities
- Commitment to collaborative, creative, and ambitious scholarship
- Interest in interdisciplinary working and contributing to a thriving research community
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working
- Great benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Continuous professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Work location options at Peel Park campus or MediaCity campus