READER/PROFESSOR IN STRATEGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CANDIDATE PACK – MARCH 2017
University College London Reader/Professor in Strategy & Entrepreneurship Candidate Pack – March 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 2007, the UCL School of Management is one of Europe’s most dynamic and rapidly growing business schools. Originally housed in UCL’s Engineering faculty as the Department of Management Science and Innovation, it is now the centre for all UCL’s business and management research and its management education. The School has in a short time forged a reputation for world-class research and teaching in areas such as: innovation and technology management, analytics, decision theory, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, financial technology and entrepreneurship. Its research-led teaching programme is re-designing management education to go beyond the traditional pillars normally found in business schools, to equip students for leadership in the 21st Century. As part of the continuing expansion of the School of Management, they are now seeking to appoint at both Reader and Professor levels in the fields of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Operations or Analytics. For the Reader position, the successful candidate will be required to carry out research at an internationally significant standard in terms of originality, significance and rigour, publish in top journals in the field (as evidenced by publications in top management journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Marketing Science, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal); play a full role in helping to maintain the research environment within the School, and in engaging in external activities that bring national and international esteem to the School and UCL; to teach and supervise students at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level and contribute to the development and implementation of a high quality curriculum. For the Professor position, The successful candidate will be required to carry out research at a world-leading standard in terms of originality, significance and rigour, publish in top journals in the field (as evidenced by a range of publications in top management journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Marketing Science, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal); play a leading role in helping to maintain the research environment within the School, and engage in external activities that bring national and international esteem to the School and UCL; teach and supervise students at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level; and contribute to the development and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
ORGANISATION
University College London (UCL) is a world-class research and teaching institution based in London whose staff and former students have been awarded 29 Nobel Prizes. The most recent addition, in 2014, is John O'Keefe (Medicine). 12 UCL Honorary Graduates and Fellows have also been awarded Nobel Prizes. UCL is one of the world’s premier universities; ranked seventh in the world’s top 10 universities by the QS World University Rankings (2015). The UCL Institute of Education is ranked number one for education. Founded in 1826, it was the only university in England at that time which admitted students regardless of race, class and religion. This was later expanded to included gender, becoming the first to admit women on equal terms with men in 1878. Their inclusive ethos was inspired by the utilitarian principal of Jeremy Bentham ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest number’. Today, UCL is an inspiring university in which to work and study. It continues to thrive on the diversity and creativity of its community. UCL is in practice a university in its own right, although constitutionally a college within the federal University of London. With an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion, it is financially and managerially independent of the University of London. UCL currently employs approximately 11,000 staff and includes academic units as diverse as the Slade School of Fine Art, the Mullard Space Science Laboratory and the Institute of Child Health, which is associated with Great Ormond Street Hospital. In total, there are 54 Academic Departments and Institutes whose activities span the following: arts and humanities, social and historical sciences, law, architecture and the built environment, engineering sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, life and clinical sciences, and medicine. UCL’s academic and research staff are a diverse international community with more than a quarter coming from 84 countries outside the UK. The UCL student community comprises nearly 38,000 students, of whom over 30% come from 150 countries outside the UK. UCL currently offers 270 undergraduate programmes and more than 210 taught postgraduate programmes as well as the opportunity to carry out postgraduate research in all of its subjects. Approximately 52% of the student community is engaged in graduate studies, with about 37% of these graduate students pursuing research degrees. UCL 2034 Vision for 2034 UCL’s distinctive approach to research, education and innovation will further inspire the community of staff, students and partners to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved. Mission London’s Global University: a diverse intellectual community, engaged with the wider world and committed to changing it for the better; recognised for radical and critical thinking and its widespread influence; with an outstanding ability to integrate education, research, innovation and enterprise for the long-term benefit of humanity.
The University is split into 11 faculties:
Arts & Humanities; The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment; Brain Sciences; Engineering Sciences; UCL Institute of Education; Laws; Life Sciences; Mathematical & Physical Sciences; Medical Sciences; Population Health Sciences; Social & Historical Sciences.
UCL School of Management Founded in 2007, the UCL School of Management is one of Europe’s most dynamic and rapidly growing business schools led by Professor Bert De Reyck. Originally housed in UCL’s Engineering department as the Department of Management Science and Innovation, it is now the centre for all UCL’s business and management research and its management education. Its new home on the 38th Floor of One Canada Square, Canary Wharf boasts some of the best views of London and places its staff and students in the heart of the business centre. The School has in a short time forged a reputation for world-class research and teaching in areas such as: innovation and technology management, analytics, decision theory, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, financial technology and entrepreneurship. Its research-led teaching programme is re-designing management education to go beyond the traditional pillars normally found in business schools, to equip students for leadership in the 21st Century. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) results in 2014 show that 55% of the School’s research over the previous six years was deemed to be “world-leading”, the highest percentage of any business school in the UK, matching London Business School’s ranking, and ahead of competitor business schools such as Imperial, LSE, Oxford and Cambridge. The academic staff is comprised of research staff, numbering 29 tenure-track and tenured professors, plus education-focused academics, numbering 40 teaching fellows. The academic staff is organised into five research groups:
Organisations & Innovation; Strategy & Entrepreneurship; Operations & Technology; Marketing & Analytics; Finance, Accounting & Economics.
The School of Management offers a range of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes based on its specific strengths, for example programmes in Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Management for Business and Finance. In the last three years, it has launched two new degrees, in Management Science and in Business Analytics, that draw on the forward-looking research conducted in the School. The School also teaches innovative elective modules to over 5000 students within the main UCL student body, these include electives in finance, management, healthcare business and entrepreneurship. Further information about the department can be found here: www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/
JOB DESCRIPTION
The School of Management is looking to appoint a Reader and Professor in the fields of Strategy & Entrepreneurship as part of their continued expansion, the requirements for each can be found below:
Reader ROLE DESCRIPTION
carry out research in the area of strategy or entrepreneurship and produce publications at an internationally significant standard in terms of originality, significance and rigour. play a full role in helping to maintain the research environment within the School, and in engaging in external activities that bring national and international esteem to the School and UCL; teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas allocated by the Director of the School; supervise undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum; participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments; provide pastoral care and support to students; contribute to school, faculty, or UCL-wide working groups or committees; maintain own continuing professional development; actively follow and promote UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities; carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the position.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:
PhD or equivalent qualification in strategy or entrepreneurship; track record of international research excellence in their field of expertise, as evidenced by publications in top management journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Marketing Science, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal; demonstrable leadership in their research field, reflected by major publications, invited papers at international conferences, memberships and awards; experience of teaching and of programme and course development, with good teaching evaluations; a record of successful supervision and mentoring of graduate students; a record of participating in departmental enabling roles..
Professor ROLE DESCRIPTION
lead the School’s Strategy & Entrepreneurship group; carry out world-leading research in the area of strategy or entrepreneurship and produce publications in top journals in the field; supervise or assist with supervision of taught graduate (Masters) and research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students; teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas allocated by the Director of the School; contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum; assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor students progress, achievements and attendance; participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments; provide pastoral care and support to students; contribute to school, faculty, or UCL-wide working groups or committees; maintain own continuing professional development; actively follow and promote UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities; maintain awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations; carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the position.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:
PhD or equivalent qualification in strategy or entrepreneurship; track record of world-leading research excellence, evidenced by a range of publications in top journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Marketing Science, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal; experience of leading a department, research group or centre; demonstrable leadership in their research field, reflected by journal (associate) editorships and research awards; evidence of non-academic impact, in the form of engagement with business and policy; a record of successful supervision and mentoring of graduate students and research staff; experience of teaching and of programme and course development.
In addition to the person specification criteria, the successful candidate will need to meet UCL’s expectations of academic excellence, as outlined in ‘Excellence and the UCL community: a shared endeavour’ (see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/excellence/)
APPOINTMENT DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY
UCL School of Management is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society. Applications should consist of a full academic CV (including list of publications); a statement of research interests and plans; and the names and addresses of three referees who are leading figures in the relevant subject (including at least one referee based outside the candidate's country of residence). These documents can be uploaded via Society’s website: www.society-search.com or sent via email to Neena Patel at neena.patel@society-search.com. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday (GMT) on Saturday 1st July 2017. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in January 2018 with the start date of September 2018. An appointment will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references. The appointed candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with their experience and the seniority of their new role.
APPENDIX I
Equality UCL is proud of its longstanding commitment to equality and to providing a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of its diverse members are respected. Some highlights below: Race Charter Mark - UCL holds a Bronze Race Equality Charter Mark award, recognising UCL's commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students. Athena SWAN - UCL holds an institutional Silver Athena SWAN award – this recognises the commitment to and impact in addressing gender equality. Departments at UCL are also engaged in the Athena SWAN charter, with 29 departments holding an award; 16 Silver and 13 Bronze. Staff networks - UCL has a number of staff networks that run a range of social and development activities, for example Out@UCL, PACT, Enable@UCL, the race equality staff network, Astrea and UCL Women. B-MEntor – B-MEntor is a mentoring scheme for black and minority ethnic staff. The mentoring scheme is a collaborative initiative with a number of London-based universities. Sabbatical Leave following maternity – UCL provides one term of sabbatical leave without teaching commitments for research-active academics returning from maternity, additional paternity, adoption or long-term carer's leave. This support for returners enables staff to more quickly re-establish their research activity. Please see UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy 2015-2020 for information on current priorities.