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Qualitative ScholarshipAcademic PublishingUniversity LecturingCurriculum DevelopmentPedagogy
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in organisation studies, management, sociology of work, or a related subject. A proven track record of publishing in top-tier academic journals (e.g., FT 50) and effective teaching experience are highly preferred.
Job Description
About The Role
Informal Queries
The Organisation and Work Group at Warwick Business School is one of the world’s leading groups of organisation and work scholars. Its members share an interest in thinking critically about organisation, work, employment, practices, processes, institutions, and management within contemporary and future organisations.
The Group is widely regarded as a hub of world-class qualitative scholarship which is routinely published by the leading journals in the field. Our exceptional faculty have created an inclusive, collegial and developmental culture in which early career academics can enhance their research and teaching capabilities and further develop their research programmes.
Organisation and Work Group modules cover topics including, but not limited to, innovation, the interface between organization and new technologies, networks, gender, ethics, leadership, change, emotions and affect, managerial work, future work and employment, HRM, routines, identity, professions, and health and social care.
About You
Candidates should hold a PhD in organisation studies, management, sociology of work, or a related subject, preferably conferred by a Business School.
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish in the highest level of management and organisation studies academic journals (e.g., those included in the FT 50 and WBS 60 lists) and conduct research on topics which align with the Organisation and Work Group faculty’s interests. This includes but is not limited to organisational practices, routines, social institutions, emotions, traditions and legacy, organisational cognition, human resource management, industrial relations, etc. The candidate’s research programme should demonstrate strong potential to inform professional practice and/or generate societal impact.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to lead, lecture for, and support the delivery of multiple Organisation and Work Group modules at the undergraduate, postgraduate levels, and executive levels. These include modules on topics such as foundations of management, change management, leadership, critical issues in management, responsible business, organisational analysis, among others. Candidates with prior teaching experience should be able to provide evidence of effective teaching and successful pedagogy. Relevant industry or professional experience that enriches the delivery and pedagogical approach of these modules will also be viewed favourably.
We especially welcome candidates with a collegial attitude, interested in becoming an integral member of the group, participating in and contributing to its activities, and taking responsibility for upholding and raising the group's and WBS's international visibility and reputation.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.
But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
Closing Deadline: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To Apply, Please Click APPLY Below And Submit An Application Form By The Closing Deadline. You Will Be Asked To Include Two Attachments
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
JD - Assistant Professor (110364).pdf – 117KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
Informal Queries
- For informal queries, please contact Professor Davide Nicolini at Davide.Nicolini@wbs.ac.uk.
- We will consider applications for employment on a part-time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE).
The Organisation and Work Group at Warwick Business School is one of the world’s leading groups of organisation and work scholars. Its members share an interest in thinking critically about organisation, work, employment, practices, processes, institutions, and management within contemporary and future organisations.
The Group is widely regarded as a hub of world-class qualitative scholarship which is routinely published by the leading journals in the field. Our exceptional faculty have created an inclusive, collegial and developmental culture in which early career academics can enhance their research and teaching capabilities and further develop their research programmes.
Organisation and Work Group modules cover topics including, but not limited to, innovation, the interface between organization and new technologies, networks, gender, ethics, leadership, change, emotions and affect, managerial work, future work and employment, HRM, routines, identity, professions, and health and social care.
About You
Candidates should hold a PhD in organisation studies, management, sociology of work, or a related subject, preferably conferred by a Business School.
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish in the highest level of management and organisation studies academic journals (e.g., those included in the FT 50 and WBS 60 lists) and conduct research on topics which align with the Organisation and Work Group faculty’s interests. This includes but is not limited to organisational practices, routines, social institutions, emotions, traditions and legacy, organisational cognition, human resource management, industrial relations, etc. The candidate’s research programme should demonstrate strong potential to inform professional practice and/or generate societal impact.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to lead, lecture for, and support the delivery of multiple Organisation and Work Group modules at the undergraduate, postgraduate levels, and executive levels. These include modules on topics such as foundations of management, change management, leadership, critical issues in management, responsible business, organisational analysis, among others. Candidates with prior teaching experience should be able to provide evidence of effective teaching and successful pedagogy. Relevant industry or professional experience that enriches the delivery and pedagogical approach of these modules will also be viewed favourably.
We especially welcome candidates with a collegial attitude, interested in becoming an integral member of the group, participating in and contributing to its activities, and taking responsibility for upholding and raising the group's and WBS's international visibility and reputation.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.
But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
- See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
- Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
- Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.
- Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
- Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
- Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
- Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
- Research Excellence Framework 2021
Closing Deadline: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To Apply, Please Click APPLY Below And Submit An Application Form By The Closing Deadline. You Will Be Asked To Include Two Attachments
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
- Interview Date: September 2026
- Start Date: To be confirmed
- Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
- You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 or 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
- Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
- The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
- All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
JD - Assistant Professor (110364).pdf – 117KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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