College of Social Sciences

Adam Smith Business School

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Operations Management (R&T Track)

Vacancy Ref: 174881

Salary: Grade 7/8/9, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 / £59,139 - £66,537 per annum

The Subject of Management in the Adam Smith Business School, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Operations Management (Research & Teaching Track). The post is full-time (35 hours p/w) and open-ended.

A teaching specialism in Project Management is essential for this post, at all levels.

Lecturer: (Grade 7/8) You will have, or be developing, a growing international research reputation that can enhance the research profile of the School/College. You will be expected to provide excellent teaching in operations/project management and create dynamic learning environments. At Grade 8, experience of curriculum design/development is also essential.

Senior Lecturer: (Grade 9) You will have an excellent established international research reputation and be expected to provide leadership in the Subject generally, and in research (e.g. grant applications). Significant experience of delivering excellent teaching in operations/project Management, and of creating dynamic learning environments is essential.At this level you will also have a proven ability to design, review and enhance learning, teaching and assessment programmes.

Please make your research pipeline/any papers under review clear. Please also highlight any career breaks, e.g. due to maternity leave.

In line with our civic University values, and mission to change the world through our research, we are particularly interested in academics addressing global challenges via a range of stakeholders. A research programme that focuses on improving the lives of individuals, communities, and/or society is essential. We are keen to attract colleagues who see meaningful connections with the pioneering work of the Operations and Service Management (OSM) research cluster; a vibrant group researching how to create innovative and sustainable operational systems. We welcome methodological and disciplinary pluralism, seeking those who can collaborate with colleagues across the Subject, School, and University.

Developing your career is a key part of our offering. Support is provided for early career colleagues (Grade 7 and 8), with a structured and mentored programme, to ensure quick progress to Grade 8 (if applicable), and then Senior Lecturer. Development is key at all levels, and we offer ongoing mentoring and a good budget for conference attendance and personal development.

Informal enquiries should be directed to members of the Subject leadership team: Alison Smart Alison.Smart@glasgow.ac.uk; Scott Hurrell scott.hurrell@glasgow.ac.uk.

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Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/

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This role is available at Lecturer Grade 7 or Grade 8 Level or Senior Lecturer Grade 9 Level.  This is the Job Description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 Level.  Please refer to the separate Lecturer Grade 7/8 Job Description (found  here) and indicate on your Covering Letter which Level you are applying for.

Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College.  To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

2.      Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects in Operations Management, with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3.      Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the candidate’s subject area and the recognised excellence of the University.

4.      Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the candidate’s subject area and represent the University externally.

5.      Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of collegiality, policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).

6.      Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

7.      Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

8.      Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.

9.      Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to Operations Management, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes.

10.   Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

11.   Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12.   Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

13.   To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - Inspiring People – Changing the World.

http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/strategy/people/

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Operations Management or an allayed area.

A2: Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in Operations Management to develop appropriate research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support.

A3: Recognised expertise in Operations Management to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.

A4: A teaching specialism in Project Management.

A5: Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Skills

Essential:

C1: Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

C2: Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

C3: Ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students in the subject area.

C4: Proven ability to design, review and enhance learning, teaching and assessment programmes.

C5: Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

C6: Ability to demonstrate independent thought to generate original research and secure research income.

C7: Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Experience

Essential:

E1: Internationally recognised excellence and research reputation in Operations Management, including a substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF.

E2: A research programme that focuses on improving the lives of individuals, communities, and/or society.

E3: A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management, and promoting collegiality, at School/Service/College level.

E4: Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects in Operations Management.

E5: Significant teaching experience in Operations Management. Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and methods.

E6: Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.

E7: Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8/9, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 / £59,139 - £66,537 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025 at 23:45. Interviews are expected to be late July/early August.