Lecturer (Assistant Professor)/Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) (CC5905)

The University of Bath School of Management, one of the UK’s leading business schools, is seeking to make 2 appointments (at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level) in the Information, Decisions and Operations (IDO) Division.

The IDO division is a globally influential group of researchers and teachers (http://www.bath.ac.uk/research-groups/information-decisions-and-operations-division/). Our research areas include supply chain management, manufacturing and service operations management, operational research, forecasting and mathematical modelling, human aspects of cybersecurity and information systems, and computational social science/data analytics, with a core focus on applying inter-disciplinary insights to tackle significant, real-world, business and social challenges. We draw on expertise from multiple disciplines, including management science, mathematics, behavioural science / psychology and operational research. We are also home to research centres focused on Healthcare Innovation (CHI2), the HPC Supply Chain Innovation Lab, and EPSRC and ESRC funded projects ranging from human aspects of cybersecurity to complex project management.

Applications are welcome from scholars with research interests in any IDO-related theme who are excited by the possibility of working in a multi-disciplinary, collegiate, environment and are committed to conducting high quality, impactful research and inspiring fantastic students with their teaching. While we have specific requirements for one post (ability to teach operations management), we are open to excellent applicants from any field who would be able contribute to our research.

We are looking for collegiate individuals with a balanced portfolio of activities but applicants must have the ambition and ability to publish in top-tier international journals and, given that IDO research attracts significant levels of external funding, be prepared to actively seek grant income.
 
In addition to the research role, you will contribute to our range of highly rated undergraduate and postgraduate offerings. The Division’s teaching portfolio includes specialist MSc programmes in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, and Innovation and Technology Management, as well as a range of specialist and non-specialist undergraduate units. Members of the IDO Division are also involved in a range of Executive Development offerings.
 
Applications must include:
1. Academic CV;
2. Research statement – this should describe your current and future research aspirations, your publication strategy, and links to impact;
3. Teaching statement – this should describe your approach to teaching, your teaching experience, and a sample of student scores/feedback.
 
Applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries regarding the posts to Professor Michael Lewis, Head of the Information, Decisions and Operations Division (m.a.lewis@bath.ac.uk or +44 (0)1225 386536).

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2018
Type: Education & Research