The Role
Information Systems and Operations is a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, and doctoral students. We are dedicated to advancing our field through cutting-edge research, education, and real-world impact. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by promoting a comprehensive understanding of the constantly evolving field of information technology and operations management. Our vision is a future where organisations achieve unparalleled efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. This is made possible through the effective utilisation of information systems and the optimisation of operations, supply chains, and logistics.
Our research covers a wide range of areas such as the applications and impact of digitalisation, digital innovation and transformation, e-commerce, operations management and supply chain and logistics. We also offer a comprehensive suite of taught programmes in the aforementioned areas. These programmes are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen field. By integrating academic excellence with practical expertise, we ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for roles in information systems and operations management. For more information about the Group, please visit our website
We are looking for candidates who are not only academically accomplished, but also possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring students, helping them to realise their potential. We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
The successful candidate will have a strong research trajectory in project management, ideally with a focus on digital innovation and transformation projects or other technology-related such as information systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence etc. The successful candidate will have the potential to generate research income, pursue impact activities, and to develop an international reputation.
You will contribute to the research profile of the Information Systems and Operations Subject Group in Newcastle University Business School by publishing in internationally recognised journals, demonstrating research impact, and securing external research funding. Additionally, you will develop and deliver programmes at Newcastle University Business School, ensuring an outstanding teaching experience for our students.
The University has developed an document which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.
We seek colleagues committed to the success and development of the Information Systems and Operations Group who will be good citizens that are willing to contribute to positions of responsibility within the Group and the School.
Newcastle University Business School is located in Newcastle City Centre and at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix, a £350million partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council and Legal and General, where business meets science.
Newcastle University is a Russell Group institution and the Newcastle University Business School is home to 4000 students and is one of an elite group of Business Schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the three internationally recognised accreditation bodies: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS. This is testament to our reputation for our world leading Research and Teaching.
For more information about Newcastle University Business School, please visit our website: .
To apply please submit a covering statement and provide evidence of how you meet our essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the job description along with your CV.
For an informal, confidential conversation about any of these opportunities please contact our Subject Group Head, Professor Savvas Papagiannidis ().
Key Accountabilities
Teaching & Learning
1. To provide high quality teaching and learning and student support
2. Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor
3. Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with University standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks
4. Contribute to curriculum development
5. Ensure all our students benefit from studying in a research intensive, research excellent academic environment
6. Provide education for life, that engages, challenges and supports our students to discover and fulfil their potential both while they are studying with us and once they have graduated
Research
7. Conduct research that demonstrates international standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour in the subject area of project management, ideally with a focus on information systems and digital transformation projects.
8. Contribute to the research profile of the Business School by publishing high quality outputs
9. Pursue external funding
10. Demonstrate impact by developing research-based solutions to real-world problems and engage with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work
11. Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students in a research-led university
Other
12. Contribute to the Business School Vision, Mission and Strategy
13. Operate as an active citizen in the Business School community
14. To have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ethics, responsibility and sustainability
15. To support the Business School’s global activities and development
16. Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, and/or research, and/or engagement for example, recruitment or research team leadership
17. Take responsibility for a defined management or administrative role such as Module Leader, Year Tutor, Degree Programme Director, Research Director, Outreach Co-ordinator
18. Contribute to the Business School’s international, programme and professional body accreditations
19. Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The level of appointment will be determined by your ability to meet the requirements of the person specification as outlined below.
Lecturer Grade F
20. Evidence or the potential to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges, and inspires our students
21. Ability to deliver research-led teaching, making effective use of technology to enhance learning
22. Evidence or potential for internationalising the curricula
23. Ability to develop and secure research funding
24. Experience of or capability to publish international and world-leading research
25. Ability to engage with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research
26. Evidence of developing an international research profile
27. Evidence of ability to contribute to the research of the Information Systems and Operations Subject Group
28. Ability to supervise PGR students
29. Ability to supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
30. Commitment to interdisciplinary working
31. Excellent written and oral communication skills
32. Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills
33. Demonstration of successful team working
34. Personal resilience in a context of change and fast paced environment
35. Ability to contribute to the Business School Vision and Strategy
36. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to ethics, responsibility and sustainability
37. Experience of working in, or with, business, the third sector and/or policy (Desirable)
Lecturer Grade G
In addition to providing evidence of your previous experience of the criteria above, to be considered for a Grade G Lectureship you must also meet the follow criteria:
38. A sustained international/established research and innovation profile and proven track record in international and world-leading publications
39. Evidence of developing and securing grant capture
40. A track record of engaging with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research
41. Evidence of effective use of disciplinary and proactive research and a developed international research profile
42. Evidence of your contribution to the Information Systems and Operations Subject Group
43. Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students
44. Supervision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
45. Substantial experience of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students
46. Ability to undertake a management and leadership role
47. Evidence of active academic citizenship
Qualifications
Lecturer Grade F
48. A good Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
49. PhD (or equivalent) at or near completion (strictly within three months of submission at time of application) in a relevant subject
50. A relevant Professional Body Membership as appropriate to the subject area (Desirable)
51. HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) (Desirable)
Lecturer Grade G
In addition to meeting the criteria for the Lecturer Grade F candidates must also meet the following criteria:
52. Completed PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28302