Associate Professor in International Business and Strategy(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
November 19, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Role Overview

Henley Business School is inviting applications for an Associate Professor in International Business and Strategy. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to join a globally recognized, triple-accredited business school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) and contribute to world-leading research, innovative teaching, and academic leadership.

The postholder will engage in high-quality research, curriculum development, and mentorship, helping to advance the Dunning Centre for International Business, one of the world’s premier centres for international business research. You will be part of a collaborative and distinguished academic community, with opportunities to shape the next generation of international business scholars.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Scholarship

  • Conduct independent, high-impact research in International Business and Strategy, contributing to top-tier journals.
  • Develop a strategic research agenda aligned with the Department and Dunning Centre’s priorities.
  • Supervise PhD students and mentor early-career researchers.
  • Seek external research funding and participate in international collaborations.

Teaching & Learning

  • Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in International Business, Strategy, and related subjects.
  • Design innovative curricula and teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Support the development of students’ academic and professional skills across multiple programmes, including MBA, DBA, and executive education.

Leadership & Service

  • Contribute to academic leadership within the Department and School.
  • Engage in programme development, departmental strategy, and mentoring of colleagues.
  • Represent Henley Business School in international conferences and professional networks.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • PhD in Management, International Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Sustained record of high-quality research published in leading journals.
  • Emerging or established international reputation in research.
  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in International Business and/or Strategy.
  • Experience in securing research funding and grants.

Desirable Attributes

  • Ability to contribute to the Dunning Centre’s research expertise.
  • Experience mentoring academic colleagues and students.
  • Willingness to contribute to the School’s strategic goals and global initiatives.

Eligibility & Visa Sponsorship

Applicants requiring sponsorship may be eligible under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates should confirm eligibility before applying.

Diversity & Inclusion

Henley Business School and the University of Reading are committed to:

  • Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Supporting the Athena SWAN Charter (gender equality) and Race Equality Charter.
  • Promoting LGBT+ equality and being a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2).
  • Flexible working arrangements, including job-share, part-time, and other flexible options, are encouraged where feasible.

Application Process

  • Submit a CV and cover letter detailing your research, teaching, and leadership experience.
  • Applications must be submitted via the Henley Business School online portal by 04 January 2026, 23:59 GMT.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview provisionally scheduled for 03 February 2026.

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