Professor of Management Consulting / Work and Professions

Do you have an excellent research track record with the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience? 

Leeds University Business School is internationally renowned for the quality of its teaching and its research. Our work covers the full spectrum of business disciplines, teaching undergraduate, masters and doctoral students, and creating new knowledge through research. We place a premium on international levels of scholarship and research excellence. 

Within the People, Work and Employment (PWE) Department, Management Consulting / Work and Professions is an emergent area of strength and one that are committed to investing strategic leadership in.  As Professor of Management Consulting / Work and Professions, you will be expected to help enhance our international reputation with your research expertise, skills and capabilities. Delivering top-quality research outputs that contribute to impact and innovation, you will help us to increase our already-significant international presence and be a key player in our mission to make an exceptional impact on business and society globally, through leadership in research and teaching.

You will have a sustained track record of integrating research with teaching and learning to deliver an excellent student experience, along with sustained delivery of ambitious and imaginative academic leadership. With the ability to forge strong partnerships across subject areas and disciplines, you will have excellent organisational, collaborative and communication skills.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) 

•    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Jennifer Tomlinson, Head of People, Work and Employment DepartmentEmail: j.tomlinson@leeds.ac.uk

or  

Professor Mark Stuart, Pro-Dean for Research and InnovationEmail: m.a.stuart@lubs.leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 04 May 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience