Associate Professor in Operations and Technology Management

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in Operations and Technology Management and related topics? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

As an Associate Professor you will be joining the newly formed Analytics, Technology and Operations Department (ATOD) within Leeds University Business School. You will have the opportunity to be a member of the Research Centres operating within the ATOD Department, as well as other rich research communities in LUBS.  You will carry out research, teaching and management within and contribute to academic leadership in the field of business with specific emphasis on Operations and Technology Management.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a very successful teaching and research team in our growing Business School here at the University of Leeds.

We are seeking individuals who can deliver research-led teaching in a wide range of topics related to Operations and Technology Management, with particular emphasis on Digital Technologies and Innovation Management. There are opportunities to teach in many areas related to Operations and Technology Management, among which: Managing Operations, Supply Chain and Digital Technologies; Managing Innovation and Technology; Innovation in Operations and Information Systems; Managing Global Logistics and Supply Chains; Global Operations and Information Management; Innovation in Operations and Information Systems.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Antonino Sgalambro

Head of Analytics, Technology and Operations Department

Email: a.sgalambro@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Dr Nicola Bown

Departmental Director of Student Education

Analytics, Technology and Operations Department 

Email: N.J.Bown@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

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