POSITIONS: Lecturer/Senior Lecture in Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship (University of Strathclyde)

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
HUNTER CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Strathclyde Business School
John Anderson Research Leadership Scheme (JARL2)

1. NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
The vision of the University of Strathclyde is bold and transformational, placing it among the leading international technological universities. This promises an institution that is vibrant and dynamic and internationally focused, with cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research of global relevance. The John Anderson Research Leadership scheme is focused on recruiting the best academic talent to enhance both research intensity and leadership in areas of strategic importance.

Strathclyde Business School has excellent people as demonstrated through its Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) performance, considerable links to business and industry and synergies between learning innovations and research. The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship is the University's newest academic department, endowed by Sir Tom Hunter for the study, research and encouragement of entrepreneurship within Scotland. Its mission is to provide Strathclyde people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to practice entrepreneurship; undertake research in entrepreneurship that combines excellence and relevance and promote entrepreneurship as a socially desirable career option to students, staff and the Strathclyde community. This post is designed to strengthen the department's research base, extend its research focus to the area of innovation and technology entrepreneurship, and contribute to the University's strategic ambition, to be recognised as a leading technological university. The appointee is expected to be an experienced researcher within the area of innovation and technology entrepreneurship, capable of leading a research agenda within the department around these themes and contributing to Strathclyde Business School's cross-departmental research cluster around the theme of Innovation and Technology Management.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A letter of application telling us why you have the energy, skills, knowledge and understanding of Higher Education or other 'Not for profit' sectors to make a real difference in the post described.

A completed application form to which a full curriculum vitae should be attached. In completing your application you should make it clear whether you wish to be considered for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or both. Please consider this matter carefully as it may impact on our decision to shortlist you for interview. The names and addresses of three referees should be given on the application form. The referees may be contacted by the University without further permission from the candidate unless you indicate to the contrary.

Applications should be lodged with Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ by 14 December 2009.
Applicants who wish an acknowledgement of their paper application should address and stamp the enclosed postcard. Online applications will be acknowledged electronically.

Short-listing for the post will take place on 21 January 2010.

Formal interviews for the post will be held on Wednesday 17 February 2010.

Informal enquiries regarding the post can be directed to Professor Sara Carter, Head of Department, Email: sara.carter at strath.ac.uk, Tel: + 44 141 548 3276.

More info at http://www.flashesofinspiration.com/pdf/156_09_Innovation_and_Technology_Entrepreneurship.pdf