Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management

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Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our inspirational Chancellor, Dr Annie Lennox OBE, and guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

We currently have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management within the Department of Management located within Glasgow School for Business and Society. The School is third in Scotland for overall student satisfaction for Business and Management (Chartered Association of Business Schools, 2022).  The Department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the area of international business, social innovation, management, and operations/supply chain management, with programmes accredited by CMI, CIPS and CILT.

The applicant should have experience of delivering and assessing modules across the operations and supply chain management area. An interest in teaching lean six sigma and/or procurement is particularly welcomed. Experience of student project/dissertation supervision is essential.

Applicants should either be qualified to doctoral level in the Operations and Supply Chain subject area, or hold a relevant Masters qualification and be nearing completion of their doctorate. In addition, applicants should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to the publication of research in their chosen field and have some relevant industry work experience, consultancy or engagement.  Additionally applicants are expected to have excellent written and spoken communication skills.

All applicants must complete the online application form detailing how they meet the essential and desirable requirement for the role.  A covering letter (1 page maximum) and a short CV (5 pages maximum) may also be included.

Please address any informal queries to: Dr Susan Ogden, Head of Department at S.Ogden@gcu.ac.uk.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).