Job description
£49,617 - £57,038 per annum including outer London weighting 0r £58,664 - £67,557 per annum including outer London weighting Middlesex University is an ambitious and progressive institution committed to empowering students and providing them with an educational experience that sets them up for success in life and work as we embark upon our 2031 University Strategy. Our triple intensity approach is focussed around Education, Research & Knowledge Exchange and Engagement. Based in North London and building on a proud history, our vision is to be a truly 21st century Global University. The University has over 38,000 students studying in London and at campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and over 274,000 alumni. The University’s diversity of experience and vibrancy are signature strengths that underpin all we do. We are now seeking to appoint a senior academic who has recent experience of leading a strong postgraduate business programme or has recent MBA programme leadership experience. This person will take an active lead role in supporting the Business School to build on its current MBA suite of programmes and position these as strong brands in the region and more generally globally. We are seeking ambitious academic leader who will support a teaching specialism within our Department of Strategy, Leadership and Operations. An academic track record in operations management or aligned analytics would be particularly desirable but equally the successful candidate would be expected to teach on the MBA programme to experienced managers. The post holder will engage in a range of teaching, leadership, research and knowledge exchange activities commensurate with the substantive academic position held. This role will also support the Senior Leadership Team to implement and realise our vision of a strong MBA suite of programmes which are delivered in London, internationally and online. The post holder will work across the Business School to provide leadership and management of our MBA and be responsible for strong recruitment, programme developments and an exceptional student experience. This is an exciting time to be joining Middlesex with a strong leadership, clarity of focus and a determination to deliver positive change across the University. The Faculty of Business and Law is well placed with an excellent REF21 profile, a refreshing suite of programmes, significant industry connections and a dedicated team of staff. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate strong evidence of successfully leading a postgraduate business programme/MBA and achieving success in student outcomes. You should also develop a collegial and collaborative academic environment. This position will be a Full Time 1FTE Post. The initial appointment will be for the role of either Senior Lecturer and MBA Director, or Associate Professor and MBA Director, for an initial period of 3 years with a view to extend. The MBA Director element of this role will equate to 0.6FTE and the successful candidate will revert to their full-time substantive post of either Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor. If you would like to discuss this position further please contact Professor Martin Broad at M.Broad@mdx.ac.uk - Dean for the Faculty of Business and Law. Closing Date: 19th March 2024 Apply link: https://jobs.mdx.ac.uk/vacancies.aspx?cat=200