Lecturer reference: 0391-25

Aston Business School, located in the heart of Birmingham – England’s second largest city – seeks to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and committed academic with a passion for making a positive contribution through research, teaching, and wider impact in the field of International Business (IB).

We are proud to be one of the leading providers of IB education in the UK. We run a thriving and supportive MSc programme in IB, alongside dynamic and engaging undergraduate degrees in IB and Management and IB and Economics. Our department enjoys a strong sense of community and has a growing presence at Academy of International Business conferences such as AIB UK and the AIB World Conference.

Our academic team includes dedicated scholars who regularly publish in leading journals, including the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of World Business. We specialise in applied, impactful, and policy-relevant research in economics and international business, with a focus on international trade, global value chains, regional and urban economics, internationalisation, innovation, taxation and competition. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements these areas of expertise.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing research environment, and we invest significantly in resources such as ORBIS to support our work. A background in quantitative analysis will complement the department’s research strengths. In addition, we are home to the Centre for Business Prosperity, and you will have opportunities to actively participate in its collaborative projects and supportive network.

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.Excellent training and development opportunities.A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days of bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holidays and University closure days.Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.Great family-friendly policies.On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For informal discussions relating to this post, contact the Head of Department, Dr Matthew Olczak; Tel: +44(0) 121 204 3107; email: m.olczak@aston.ac.uk.

Aston University’s Equality and Diversity Policy Statement unequivocally asserts our commitment to non-discrimination against any individual. We have a proactive obligation to promote equality across race, disability, and gender. (https://www2.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/documents/hr/policies-guidance/equality/Equality%20and%20Diversity%20Policy%20Statement%20Final.pdf)

Aston University is dedicated to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, having been recognised with a gold award. We take pride in our vibrant, friendly, and supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere. 

Aston Business School is conveniently located in Birmingham City Centre, offering excellent transport links, with London just 1.2 hours away by train. It also has a presence in the city of London and, through various partnerships, in several places globally.

Closing Date: 29 Aug 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £55,755 per annum