Assistant Professor Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

• Location: Brighton, UK
  
• Hours: Full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE). Flexible working requests will be considered, subject to business needs.
  
• Salary: Grade 8, £47,389 – £56,535 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).
  
• Contract: Fixed-term until January 2028.
  
• Interview Date: 22 September 2025
  
• Start Date: January 2026

About the Role

The Department of Strategy and Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School is seeking to appoint a full-time Education & Scholarship Assistant Professor (E&S) in Strategy and Marketing, with a focus on global strategy and marketing.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, student support, and departmental administration, with responsibilities including:

Teaching: Delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops in areas such as marketing strategy, international marketing, marketing analytics, consumer research and behaviour, business strategy, and the global business environment. Duties also include designing learning materials, assessments, and providing supervision for dissertations and projects.

Administration: Supporting the smooth delivery of programmes, managing course-related responsibilities, and contributing to departmental committees.

Student Support: Providing academic guidance and mentoring, offering feedback, and supporting students’ professional development.

You will be part of a vibrant and diverse department, recognised for its expertise in marketing, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Department has an excellent track record in teaching and student outcomes, ranked:

• 3rd in Marketing in the Southeast of England (2026)
• 17th in the UK for Marketing (Complete University Guide 2026)
• 11th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Marketing (2026)

About You

We are looking for a committed educator who will inspire and engage students at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Essential requirements:

• A PhD in Strategy, Marketing, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in higher education teaching, with evidence of student engagement and strong learning outcomes.
• Experience in designing and delivering teaching materials across lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Interest in innovative teaching methods and pedagogy, with the ability to adapt for diverse audiences and digital learning environments.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to the department’s values, including sustainability, ethics, and addressing global business challenges.

About the Business School

The University of Sussex Business School is an interdisciplinary and research-driven faculty comprising five departments: Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the internationally recognised Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU).

We are dedicated to advancing knowledge, shaping policy, and driving responsible business practice through innovation, sustainability, and real-world impact. As a member of our academic team, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community, preparing graduates to thrive globally.

Why Join Us?

• A beautiful campus at the edge of the South Downs National Park, just five minutes’ walk from Falmer train station, with strong transport links and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A multi-accredited, research-led international university with a diverse, inclusive community.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of university life.

Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work

Further Information

Informal enquiries: Professor Vassiliki Bamiatzi at v.bamiatzi@sussex.ac.uk

Applications must include a full CV with details of academic qualifications.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. All work for the University must be carried out within the UK.

Visa Sponsorship

This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (if full-time and appointed at Grade 8.6). For details, see the Skilled Worker visa guidance

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Closing Date: 11 September 2025, 5:59 pm
Interview Date: 22 September 2025
Start Date: January 2026