Assistant Professor

International Strategic Management

University of Dublin, Trinity College - School of Business

Post Specification
Post Status: Permanent Lectureship
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday, 6^th March, 2012
Salary Range:
This appointment will be made on the Department of Education and Skills Lecturer scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy.
Position Summary: 
The appointment will be made in the field of international strategic management and will be a permanent post.
Background to the Post: 
Having undertaken an extensive review of its undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in the context of the globalization of business, the School of Business is creating a lectureship in International Strategic Management. The post will augment the breadth of the School's existing strengths in the disciplines of business.  Critically, the post will deepen the School's existing strengths in international business and management, and allow the School to work collaboratively across faculties with other Schools engaged in innovation.
Standard Duties of the Post: 
The appointee is responsible for:

1. Teaching in the area of International Strategic Management at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. Developing learning environments that are consistent with modern teaching and learning practices and that are flexible, student-centered and accessible, utilising appropriate technology.
3. Contributing to building an active international research record, including PhD supervision, publication and the generation of external research income.
4. Participating with colleagues in developing and maintaining links and partnerships with industry and the wider community both nationally and internationally.
5. Undertaking appropriate administrative activities and tasks that support the School of Business and the wider College community.

Person Specification
Qualifications
A Ph.D. qualification linked to research in the area of strategy/strategic management on an internationally relevant theme is essential.  Applicants who have submitted a thesis and are awaiting viva voce examination, will be considered, but any offer of appointment will be conditional upon successful defense and award of the Ph.D. degree. 
Knowledge & Experience
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• clear evidence of research potential, preferably evidenced by publication
• a facility to secure research funding and attract postgraduate students
• familiarity with working in an interdisciplinary environment
• a proven aptitude for teaching effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• an ability to supervise dissertations through to a successful outcome
• a capacity to work as part of a team

Skills & Competencies
In all cases, candidates must demonstrate:

• a record of research leading to published work. This will be best indicated by publications in international refereed journals or, in the case of those beginning an academic career, by a clear publications strategy and associated plan.
• a demonstrated enthusiasm for and success in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• an enthusiasm and aptitude for a collegial style of working, for collaborative and interdisciplinary work in teaching and research, and for international networking.

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