Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship R&T

Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities in entrepreneurship, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College\'s strategic objectives. The position will be situated within the Entrepreneurship, Development and Political Economy cluster. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Entrepreneurial finance

• Digital entrepreneurship

• Design thinking/design science

• Entrepreneurial strategy - growth, business model, future scoping

• Entrepreneurial ecosystems.

For appointment at Grade 8, a substantial contribution will include leading high quality research activities and delivering, organising and reviewing key areas of teaching and learning within the School. The requirements for grade 9 are noted below.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising/taking responsibility for the research team as appropriate. Applying for external resources to support research individually and/or jointly.

2. Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertake knowledge exchange activities.

3. Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College in the field of entrepreneurship. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

4. Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the Subject/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the Subject.

5. Carry out course administration within required timescales, ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

6. Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field; and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.

7. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

8. Develop effective working relationships with students and earlier career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and some academic mentoring/leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.

9. To supervise project work at undergraduate and master levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

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

12. 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/

For appointment at Grade 9:

In addition to the duties and responsibilities above:

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. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance knowledge within the entrepreneurship field, and represent the University externally.

2. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including knowledge exchange, which develop and sustain support and excellence for the subject area, and University. 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.

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

4. 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.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Entrepreneurship, or related field, with a growing reputation within the area.

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

A3: Established reputation in research and teaching, including a growing international research profile in entrepreneurship.

For appointment at Grade 9:

A4: Recognised expertise in entrepreneurship to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.

A5: A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.

A6: Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Desirable:

B1. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: Entrepreneurial finance; digital entrepreneurship; design thinking/design science; entrepreneurial strategy; entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Skills

Essential:

C1: Ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes.

C2: Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding, and potential to develop earlier career academic colleagues.

C3: Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service.

C4: Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.

C5: Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to research and teaching activities within the School/College.

C6: Potential to effectively collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines/institutions in developing and progressing research.

C6: Quantitative research/analysis skills.

For appointment at Grade 9:

C7: Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

C8: Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.

C9: Quantitative research/analysis skills.

Experience

Essential:

E1: Established track record of research outputs and of applying for/securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School\'s/College\'s research profile in accordance with School objectives.

E2: Experience and achievement in the field of entrepreneurship, reflecting an expanding personal academic portfolio.

E3: Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods.

E4: Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

E5: Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

For appointment at Grade 9:

E6: Internationally recognised excellence and research reputation in entrepreneurship.

E7: Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Niall MacKenzie niall.mackenzie@glasgow.ac.uk or Dr Scott Hurrell, Scott.Hurrell@glasgow.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8/9, \xc2\xa348,350 - \xc2\xa356,021 / \xc2\xa357,696 - \xc2\xa364,914 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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.

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