Assistant Professor in Marketing (Maternity Cover) (Teaching and Scholarship) in London

About the Opportunity

Position overview

• Discipline: Business & Project Management
• Faculty: Social Sciences
• Location: London, Devon House (St Katharine Docks) / Portsoken
• Term: 1.0 FTE; Fixed-term Maternity Cover
• Salary Range: Assistant Professor (G8) £49,469 to £57,316, progressing to £60,795 once in post.

Benefits

• The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers flexible working and parental leave opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns.
• Optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Line Management Responsibility: None

Reports to: Assigned faculty line manager in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks): 1st August 2026 or by arrangement

The role

Northeastern University London invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Marketing. The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide service to the discipline in line with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Faculty and University. Appointments are commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and service excellence.

Core duties include development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Business at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; and professional service commensurate to career stage. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Business to one or more of the following areas: Marketing, International Business, Innovation, sustainability, and ethics.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

About the Faculty and Discipline

The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Faculty of Social Sciences, and is likely to contribute to work across a variety of teams, both faculty and professional services colleagues, particularly in the entrepreneurship and educational innovation space.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is home to over 70 members of faculty across five disciplines: Economics; Politics and International Relations; Business and Project Management, and Design and Communication Studies. The University provides a positive environment for interdisciplinary collaborations and encourages work across disciplinary boundaries.

This role sits within the Business and Project Management discipline, where the faculty team comprises over 20 members working across a range of fields, including international business, marketing, accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, financial technology, sustainable business practices and project management. The provision includes BSc Business, MSc International Business, MSc Project Management and MSc Fintech Management, all taught for UK credits. It also includes Semester In, London Scholars and Summer School programmes, which are taught for US credits; therefore, knowledge of the US educational system and student expectations would be advantageous.

About the D’Amore-McKim School of Business

Embedded in the Global Network, the growing Business & Project Management Discipline in London works closely with the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, Boston.

For over 100 years, the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Today, our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders of the world capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever.

We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelor's and master’s levels, and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio. All of these are enhanced by Northeastern's global campus system and experience-powered education approach.

In addition, our use-inspired faculty and their research focus on transformative impact for humankind. Ultimately, D’Amore-McKim’s values-driven culture and cross-border approach to learning and research empower our students, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to create impact far beyond the confines of time, discipline, degree, and campus.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role, the following should apply—should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered essential.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area
• FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (Desirable)

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to AI, technology, data, sustainability, and ethics
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level and delivering courses on the US educational system, and with a focus on experiential learning (Desirable)
• Teaching competency in Marketing and related areas at Levels 4–7 (i.e. both undergraduate and postgraduate levels)
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Sara Abdaless, Head of Business and Project Management (sara.abdaless@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications must include a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria, and a teaching statement (1 page maximum). Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Type: Salary Range Assistant Professor (G8) £49,469 to £57,316 per annum, progressing to £60,795 once in post.

About the University

Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences.

The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces. Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers.

NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.

Choose NU London

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
• Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Cycle Scheme vouchers.
• 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to: Sanjay Bhowmick. They can be reached at the following: s.bhowmick@northeastern.edu. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable). Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.