Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Business

At the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) we pride ourselves on helping the land-based sector find innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to help address global challenges including the climate crisis, food security, and sustainability. Instrumental to this is having the right portfolio of lecturers that complement and work effectively together.

We are therefore seeking ambitious academics with professional experience of business in the land-based sector that are able to drive forward excellence in teaching and scholarship to shape the next generation of business-orientated professionals. Successful applicants will have expertise in one or more of the following business areas: Leadership, Project Management, Economics, Operations Management.

The RAU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business, including our CMI accredited BSc (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business Management, MSc Business Management, and MBA programmes in Food and Agriculture, and Water Management. To support the delivery of these programmes, we are seeking academics that are passionate about the national and global opportunities for business in the land-based sector.

Candidates will have a proven track record in teaching excellence on undergraduate and / or postgraduate business programmes. Those with practical business experience would be particularly welcomed to impart the authentic real-world experience that is highly valued by our students. We therefore also encourage applications from individuals considering a part-time role.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 19 May 2025

Interviews: 29 May 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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