Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics (0642-23)
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics Aston Business School Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £39,347 to £64,914 per annum Grade 8 to 10 depending on level of appointment Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 29 September 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 0642-23 Release Date: Wednesday 13 September 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 plan to launch another research centre in Applied Business Analytics (ABA) soon. 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 demonstrate an emerging pedagogical path of effective and innovative research, teaching, and learning.
The post is appointable as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on qualifications, aptitude, and experience. Your application must state which you are applying for.
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Job details
Title
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics (0642-23)
Employer
Aston University
Location
United Kingdom
Published
September 13, 2023
Application deadline
September 29, 2023
Job type
Lecturer
Field
Business and Economics
About the employer
Aston University is a leading public research university in the UK. Established in 1966, The university campus is located on a green 60 acre, self-contained site in the center of Birmingham. Aston University is an internationally acknowledged center for education and research endeavor. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship, foundation, and executive programs across disciplines. It also offers arrays of online courses. All the programs offered at the university are designed corresponding to the trends and demands of the industry and business globally.
The various faculties and schools of the university include Engineering & Applied Science, Aston Graduate School, Languages & Social Sciences, Aston Business School, Life & Health Sciences, and Aston Medical School. The team of faculty of Aston University comprises highly qualified professors as well as experts from respective industries. Modern tools and logical approaches like case studies are adopted in teaching methodologies. Besides theoretical sessions, the university gives emphasis on the practical training of students. Skill development programs are carried out to inculcate dexterity for leading-edge technologies among students.
Aston University boasts a world-class infrastructure at the campus offering the finest learning experience. There are hi-tech laboratories, libraries, studios, and IT centers, and seminar halls at the campus supporting an environment for advanced knowledge. Aston University is a hub for world-leading research initiatives. To undertake the highest quality of research, the university has established advanced research centers. 78% of the research has been evaluated ‘World-leading’ by Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The university has teamed up with universities and research institutes across the world for knowledge sharing and collaborative research initiatives. Further, the university maintains partnerships with the industry for sponsored research programs.
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