Chair in Sports Business - Liverpool, United Kingdom - University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

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EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the University of Liverpool Management School is an international management school based in an enterprising and vibrant, world city of culture.

Formed in 2002 through the bringing together of a number of well-established departments and research groups in the University of Liverpool, the School provides a world-leading environment for research, management and leadership education.

The pursuit of research which is internationally recognised for excellence in its originality, significance and rigour is central to the culture of the School, as is delivery of a strong student experience.

Following the appointment of the School's Dean, Professor Julia Balogun, in 2015 and supported by strong ongoing investment from the University and its ambitious strategy for 2031, 'Liverpool 2031¿, ULMS is fulfilling its vision to be a globally connected Management School whose transformative research and teaching places it at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership bringing the School together with students, business and society in learning to make a difference.

Over the last five years ULMS has engaged in extensive recruitment of academic and professional services staff, expanding into a state-of-the-art extension adjacent to the Georgian quarter of Liverpool.

The School now has over 230 academic staff supported by 90 professional services colleagues.

In its wider setting, the School benefits from Liverpool's standing as a member of the UK's leading Russell Group research-intensive universities and from its location in a city which combines strong cultural activity, excellent transport links, and regional beauty with a world heritage skyline and is highly ranked on quality of life in the UK, while remaining one of Britain's most affordable cities.

The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is seeking to appoint a Chair in Sports Business as part of the drive to enhance its position as a world class School of Management, with a recognised expertise in Sports Business and Management, through its Centre for Sports Business, its Football Industry MBA and its record of executive education in the sports industry.

Salary will be internationally competitive, commensurate with the appointee¿s standing and potential.

Closing Date: 27 May 2024

Presentation Date: 22 July 2024

Interview Date: 23 July 2024