Vacancies
Post Ref No:50593
Post:2 x Chair in Regional Economic Development, Regional Economics or Regional Policy
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
Duration:Open
School: Birmingham Business School
Birmingham Business School’s world-class research and teaching provides the insights, ambitions and skills to shape better, simpler and more sustainable business strategies. Birmingham Business School puts business in context and people at the heart of business.
Birmingham Business School has been a major player in business education for more than a century. We have an extensive worldwide reach, with many international students studying at the University of Birmingham campus and Alumni in countries all across the world.
Birmingham Business School is embedded within one of the UK’s leading universities, constantly in the Global 100 of universities; offering opportunities for extensive and exciting research and teaching collaborations.
Job Summary:
The successful candidates will be recognised authorities in Regional Economic Development, Economic Geography, Regional Economies or Regional Policy, broadly interpreted to varying research methodologies (quantitative, modelling, qualitative) and sub-fields that focus on understanding regional issues, including areas which complement or strengthen those of existing colleagues within the City-Regional Economic Development Institute (City-REDI). Applicants should have a proven track record of research grant capture and peer-review publication commensurate with the position and with the academic reputation of the School. Professors are required to be academic leaders. The post holders will contribute significantly to the delivery of City-REDI and related School strategies, developing their own research, developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate curricula; and contributing to Department, School and University research activities, including PhD supervisions and leadership of research activities.
Salary: Competitive package for an outstanding candidate.
Grade:UPROF
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Closing date:8 Jan 2016
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