Lecturer in International Business

Aston Business School Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum
Grade: Grade 08
Contract Type: Permanent

Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 05 July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 10 August 2026
Reference: 0802-26
Release Date: Friday 12 June 2026


Aston Business School is triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) and is one of the leading business schools in the UK for academic research, excellent teaching, and impactful business engagement. The Department of Economics and International Business (EIB) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in International Business to contribute to our growing research, teaching, and business engagement activities. The department specialises in teaching and research across the broad field of international business and is home to the Centre for Business Prosperity, which undertakes internationally recognised research on contemporary issues affecting firms, industries, and economies. We have a thriving culture of scholarship, research excellence, and business engagement, with a strong reputation for producing rigorous, relevant, and entrepreneurial research. We actively support participation in international research projects, conference activities, innovative teaching initiatives, doctoral supervision, and engagement with external stakeholders. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in international business and related areas. We are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute to and strengthen our existing research profile while supporting high-quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programmes. Candidates should possess:

• A good first degree.
• A doctorate, or be near completion of a doctorate, in International Business or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of an established or emerging research trajectory with the potential to publish in leading international journals.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and student experience.
• An interest in engaging with businesses, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.

We are looking for colleagues who are collaborative, ambitious, and enthusiastic about contributing to the continued success of the department and Aston Business School. The appointment will be made at Lecturer (Grade 8), depending on qualifications and experience. The post is available from the 2026–27 academic year or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Surender Munjal, Head of the Department of Economics and International Business, at S.Munjal@Aston.ac.uk. Professor Munjal and colleagues from the department will also be available for informal conversations with prospective applicants during the Academy of International Business (AIB) Conference in Manchester, taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2026. Aston University offers an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, excellent professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, discounted sports facilities, and support for international applicants. What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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