Assistant Professor In Strategy

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week.   Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Contract Type: Fixed Term from January to September 2026 Grade and Salary: Grade 8 starting at £47,389 to £ 56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. See current salary scales. Closing date: Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. Expected Interview date: 19th September Expected start date: January 2026 About the role As a result of a medical leave, the Department of Strategy and Marketing (S&M) is seeking to recruit a full-time Education & Scholarship Lecturer (E&S) in Strategy. The candidate will work closely with colleagues in the department to deliver and develop a range of modules offered in our portfolio, such as (indicatively) strategic management, innovation, international business and the business environment, global markets and global innovation systems. The candidate will need to have experience in teaching and administrative responsibilities within higher education. Key aspects of the role include: Teaching: Delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops. This includes curriculum design, assessment, and student mentoring. Administration: Managing course-related tasks, contributing to departmental operations, and participating in faculty committees. Student Support: Guiding students on academic and professional development, including supervision of dissertations or research projects. About you The successful applicant will be part of a very vibrant department. The S&M department brings a wealth of expertise across various domains, including marketing, international business, strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation with a strong research and teaching portfolio. Our most recent rankings in teaching put us in the 3rd place for Marketing within the Southeast of England region, as well as 17th in the Complete University Guide 2026 for the Marketing Subject and 11th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Marketing 2026. Details on the research interests of our current faculty and our teaching priorities can be found on our website: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/people-and-departments/strategy-and-marketing About our Faculty Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website. Why work here Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. Further Key Information Please contact Professor Vassiliki Bamiatzi and v.bamiatzi@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries. Please submit a completed Application form and a CV, documenting evidence of Higher Education degree(s) via the 'Apply' button above. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page. The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex. Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.  Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 8.6. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.