0642-23B Lecturer in Business Analytics
Job Description
Aston Business School
| Location: |
Aston University Main Campus |
| Salary: |
£39,347 to £54,395 per annum |
| Grade 8 to 10 depending on level of appointment | |
| Grade: | Grade 08 to Grade 09 |
| Contract Type: |
Permanent |
| Basis: |
Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 10 December 2023 |
| Interview Date: |
To be confirmed |
| Reference: | 0642-23B |
| Release Date: | Wednesday 22 November 2023 |
Aston Business School is a triple-accredited University (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) and a leading UK University for academic research (REF2021 rated 79% of Aston’s research as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ and 74% of research impact as ‘very considerable or ‘outstanding’). Aston prides itself on excellent teaching and business engagement. We are one of the few UK institutions with the Small Business Charter’s Gold Award. In 2020 we were The Guardian’s University of the Year and THE’s Entrepreneurial University of the Year. We were shortlisted for THE’s University of the Year in 2021-22.
The Operations and Information Management Department has three teaching groups: Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Global ICT/IS Management. We also have four research centres: Advanced Services, Cybersecurity, Circular Economy and Crisis Management. We are planning to launch another research centre in Applied Business Analytics (ABA) in the near future. The ABA centre will also be well placed in supporting Aston University’s research commitment to leading research in the areas of digital innovation and transformation with the establishment of the Aston Digital Futures Institute.
There is a thriving teaching and learning, business engagement, and research culture in the Department, which has a reputation for being rigorous, relevant, and entrepreneurial. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking inspirational and highly motivated individuals to contribute to the development of the Department’s activities in the field of Business Analytics. We welcome discussions with prospective candidates who have interests in specified areas of business analytics such as artificial intelligence, healthcare analytics, behavioural analytics, IoT, disaster management analytics and data mining.
You will have a good quantitative first degree, or equivalent, as well as a higher degree in a relevant academic discipline. You must also be able to demonstrate an emerging pedagogical path of effective and innovative research, teaching, and learning.
Posts are appointable at Lecturer Grade 8 or 9 depending on qualifications, aptitude, and experience. Your application must state which you are applying for.
Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/, recognized by a bronze award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.
Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk for further information and to apply online.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk