Lecturer in International Business and Strategy

The University of Surrey is hiring a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Business and Strategy. This role involves teaching international business and strategy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing contemporary curricula, and conducting high-quality, field-advancing research. Applicants should have expertise in areas such as international business, strategy, global value chains, or geopolitical risk and be capable of fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

• We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Business and Strategy to join the Discipline of Strategy, Marketing and International Business.
• This appointment will strengthen the School’s capability to understand and shape how organisations compete, grow and create value in an increasingly interconnected, volatile and technology-enabled global economy.
• We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of international business, business strategy, international strategy, corporate strategy, global value chains, geopolitical risk, internationalisation, innovation, or related areas.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to teach international business and/or strategy across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to contribute to high-quality, contemporary curricula that connect rigorous theory with the strategic challenges facing firms, policymakers and society.
• The postholder will develop a strong research profile, with the potential to produce high-quality, field-advancing research and contribute to external research funding.
• They will be expected to engage actively in interdisciplinary research and innovation collaboration across the School and wider University.
• We are especially interested in candidates who can develop productive collaborations with international academic partners and relevant business or policy stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will bring thoughtful, inclusive and practice-informed approaches to teaching and the wider student experience.
• They will contribute to programme and curriculum development, student employability, academic citizenship, and the mentoring of students and colleagues.
• Relevant industry, consultancy or policy experience, particularly in strategy-oriented roles within multinational corporations, SMEs, entrepreneurial ventures or international organisations, would be an advantage.
• At Senior Lecturer level, the appointee will also be expected to demonstrate a developing record of academic leadership, including leading modules or programme activity, supporting colleagues, building research collaborations and contributing to the School’s wider strategic priorities.
• For further information on the Discipline of Strategy, Marketing and International Business, including its research and teaching areas, please visit the discipline website and team page .
• We work together to create a truly inclusive culture.
• We place great value on diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
• Appointments will always be made on merit.
• Conditions and compensation will be at internationally competitive standards and be commensurate with the appointees’ experience.
• If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Professor Tazeeb Rajwani ( T.rajwani@surrey.ac.uk) .
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