Lecturer in Strategic Management and International Business in Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world‑class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in our Entrepreneurship, Strategy and International Business subject group, committed to creating an exciting and inclusive academic environment. You will be:

• Committed to developing your research profile through high-quality publications, applying for research funding and working with communities and partners to deliver impact.
• An engaging teacher, playing a key role in devising, designing, preparing and delivering innovative teaching programmes in relevant specialist areas.

We would like to hear from you if you have a keen interest in teaching strategic management, and are working in the area of Business Strategy, Managing AI in Organisations, Strategic Management, or International Management. The Management School provides an inclusive, pluralist and supportive place to work. We hold Triple Crown Accreditation, placing us in the top 1% of Business Schools globally, and strive to play a meaningful role in defining and shaping the future of management education.

Main duties and responsibilities

Research

• Conduct innovative research leading to research publications of the highest quality.
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and impact as appropriate to the research work undertaken.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver general and specialist courses to the highest standards of teaching excellence, in teams and on your own.
• Carry out assessment for courses, including designing assessment instruments and criteria, marking assessments, ensuring adequate moderation, and providing written/oral feedback.
• Carry out course evaluation, which will include facilitating student feedback, reflecting on your own teaching design and delivery, and implementing ideas for improving your performance.

Leadership

• Participate in and, as appropriate, have a role as a member of committees.
• Carry out leadership roles as required.

External Engagement and academic service

• Pursue involvement in professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, external examining, organising conferences, committee membership and involvement with professional bodies.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

• Essential or desirable
• Stage(s) assessed at
• A PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience - Essential - Application
• Demonstrable expertise in teaching strategic management, international business and / or business strategy - Essential - Application / Presentation
• Publications in high quality, internationally excellent outlets (including peer reviewed journal articles, conference presentations etc.) - Essential - Application
• A track record of and clear plans for applying for research funding - Desirable - Application / Interview
• Ability to deliver or develop research impact through activities that demonstrate an effect beyond academia, for example via public engagement activities, consultancy etc. - Desirable - Application / Interview
• Experience of delivering excellent, innovative courses involving methods, and a reflective and student-focused approach, individually and / or as part of a team - Essential - Application / Presentation / Interview
• Ability and willingness to provide pastoral support to students - Essential - Application / Interview
• Ability to take on leadership roles in the Department appropriate to career stage and to motivate high performance in others - Desirable - Application / Interview
• Evidence of or ability to engage in external professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, working with accreditation bodies - Desirable - Application
• Commitment to continuing professional development - Essential - Application / Interview

Further Information

• Grade 8
• Salary £48,822 - £58,225
• Work arrangement Full-time
• Duration 1st September 2026 (Open Ended)
• Line manager Head of Subject Group or Entrepreneurship, Strategy and International Business Subject Group Academic
• Line Manager Direct reports TBC

Right to work in the UK

If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website.

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in September 2026. This will consist of an interview and may include delivery of a sample lecture or equivalent. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage around a week after the closing date for applications. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact mgt.hr@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision.

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies access to menopause support in the workplace paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more.

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.

We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right.

Closing Date: 01/09/2026

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience.