Associate Professor (Teaching) in Supply Chain Management

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship. The research undertaken at the UCL School of Management has been rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF), placing us 2nd in the UK for Business and Management. The School is accredited by both the AACSB and AMBA, and is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. The School is home to over 2,300 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK, who study across a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and PhD programmes. These programmes prepare our students for leadership roles in the next generation of tech-intensive organisations and new ventures, as well as in finance and consulting firms. This is an exciting time to join the UCL School of Management, which, since 2025, has been undergoing a rapid expansion to deliver a new strategy that will see staff and student numbers double over the coming years. This growth includes new degree programmes, additional staff, and enhanced facilities at our Canary Wharf campus, supporting our mission to educate socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders equipped to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.

The UCL School of Management is seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor (Teaching) in Supply Chains, with expertise in supply chain management and a strong record of excellence and innovation in higher education teaching. The role includes a major leadership opportunity to develop and launch a new MSc in Supply Chain Management with Sustainability and Analytics, acting as Programme Director during its early stages. The postholder will lead programme design and delivery, coordinate with academic and professional services teams, and work closely with industry and external partners. They will also contribute to recruitment strategy, student experience, and the development of a high-quality and diverse cohort. The role involves collaboration across UCL and engagement with external networks. In addition, the postholder will teach and assess at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise student projects, and contribute to wider academic and leadership responsibilities. The role requires a strong track record of educational leadership, engagement with research-informed teaching, and active involvement in academic and industry networks nationally and internationally.

Please note that this is a post on the Teaching track/Education and is not an academic research track post. Salary – UCL Grade 9 £68,284 to £74,166 pa (including London allowance) Competitive salary (includes Market Supplements on top of basic salary listed above).

The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD or equivalent Doctorate in supply chain management or a related field and have significant experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will be able to relate supply chain theory to real-world business practice and teach effectively to students from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. A strong commitment to reflective teaching practice is essential, with the ability to maintain excellent student evaluations (minimum 4 out of 5 or equivalent). The role requires excellent English communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to build effective and collegiate relationships at all levels. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload are also essential.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, including:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and, for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.