Department
The School for Business and Society (SBS) at the University of York is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sustainable Operations Management (Teaching & Scholarship) to join our Operations, Strategy and Governance group on a 12-month maternity cover basis. SBS is a dynamic and recently formed interdisciplinary school, uniquely positioned to lead business and public policy action on complex social and environmental challenges. We bring together expertise across management, business, accounting, finance, social policy and social work to pioneer an interdisciplinary approach for the public good – empowering students and staff to drive positive change. We are committed to excellence in teaching, and our Centre for Advanced Scholarship in Management Education actively promotes innovative learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving academic community at the forefront of sustainability research and teaching in the UK.
Role
You will deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in sustainable operations management, contributing to modules including Managing Business Operations and the third-year BSc Supply Chain Management core module. Drawing on expertise in at least one of the following areas – climate resilience and green transitions, sustainable food systems, circular economy and waste reduction, sustainable supply chains, or eco-efficient manufacturing – you will design and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences. Responsibilities include setting and marking assessments, providing constructive feedback, supervising student projects, and contributing to curriculum review and development. You will also play an active role in module administration, programme planning, and the collegial life of the department, while investigating and disseminating best practices in teaching and learning scholarship.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- A PhD in Operations or Supply Chain Management (or related discipline), or equivalent experience, along with an academic professional teaching qualification.
- Extensive knowledge of operations and supply chain management with a demonstrable sustainability focus, and proven experience of teaching and learning in higher education at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Highly developed communication skills, the ability to innovate in teaching and learning, and the capacity to present specialist material in an engaging and accessible way.
- Ability to plan and deliver high-quality teaching across a range of modules, use diverse delivery techniques to engage students, and demonstrate a collaborative, collegial approach to working with colleagues and students alike.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: Please contact Dr James Cave, Head of Group Operations, Strategy and Governance or (james.cave@york.ac.uk) or Professor Federica Angeli, Deputy Dean of School (federica.angeli@york.ac.uk)
