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

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December 29, 2025
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Job Description

Shape the Future of International Business Scholarship

Henley Business School is inviting applications for an Associate Professor in International Business and Strategy to join its internationally renowned International Business & Strategy Department.

This is an opportunity for an emerging academic leader to play a meaningful role in shaping the future direction of research, teaching, and academic leadership within one of the world’s most respected business schools. We are seeking a scholar with a collegial mindset, a growing international reputation, and a genuine passion for innovative, high-impact teaching.

About Henley Business School

Henley Business School is triple-accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) and forms part of the University of Reading. With campuses, partnerships, and alumni networks spanning the globe, Henley educates over 7,000 students from more than 100 countries, supported by a global alumni community of over 100,000 graduates across 160 countries.

Our programmes support learners at every stage of their career, from undergraduate and postgraduate study through to MBA, DBA, PhD, and executive education, all underpinned by world-class research and practice-led insight.

About the Department

The International Business & Strategy Department builds on more than 60 years of leadership in international business research and teaching. The Department is home to the John H. Dunning Centre for International Business, one of the world’s leading hubs for international business scholarship.

You will join a vibrant academic community that includes globally influential scholars and a dynamic cohort of emerging researchers, working collaboratively to advance the field of international business and strategy.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Professor, you will:

  • Develop and sustain a high-quality, internationally visible research programme
  • Publish in leading academic journals and contribute to the Department’s global reputation
  • Teach and provide academic leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in international business and strategy
  • Supervise doctoral researchers and mentor early-career academics
  • Contribute to departmental and School leadership, helping shape strategy and future priorities
  • Secure and support externally funded research activity

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

  • A PhD in Management, International Business, Economics, or a closely related discipline
  • A strong and sustained research record, with publications in high-quality academic journals
  • A research profile that complements and strengthens the Department and the Dunning Centre
  • Proven experience of teaching and academic leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • A successful or emerging track record in securing external research funding
  • A collaborative approach and a commitment to developing future scholars in the field

Skilled Worker Visa Information

By reference to the applicable SOC code, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker Route. Applicants considering this option should ensure they meet the points-based requirements before applying.

Official UK Government guidance is available here:

Skilled Worker visa overview:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Research and Academic Employment – Useful UK Guidance

Applicants may also find the following resources helpful:

Employment rights and conditions in UK higher education:
https://www.gov.uk/employment-contracts-and-conditions

Equality Act 2010 guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

Informal Discussions

Members of the International Business & Strategy team will attend the European International Business Academy (EIBA) Conference in Athens, 11–13 December 2025. Prospective candidates attending the conference are warmly invited to arrange an informal conversation about the role.

Professor Davide Castellani
d.castellani@henley.ac.uk

Equality, Inclusion and Flexible Working

The University of Reading is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academic environment. We proudly support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) accreditation

Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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