Job Description

Liverpool Business School (LBS), part of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution renowned for innovation and a strong tradition of nurturing talent. We empower our students with the knowledge, experience, and professional networks needed to excel in their specialist business fields. We are proud to offer a vibrant teaching and learning environment, firmly underpinned by research and scholarship. Practical impact is central to our ethos and we deliver real business solutions to organisations at the local, national, and international levels. Our growing portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is supported by a wide range of local, regional, and international partnerships.


Recently named Business School of the Year (2025) by the Education North Awards, LBS is committed to embedding digital literacy, employability, and internationalisation across all of our programmes. As proud signatories of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), we also maintain a vibrant academic community dedicated to responsible business education.


We are especially proud of our Business and Accounting Clinic, where students gain invaluable experience through live consultancy projects and the preparation of year-end accounts for external organisations. The Clinics works with a wide range of partners across the Liverpool City Region, providing impactful learning experiences and valuable contributions to the business community.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced academic who will contribute to teaching, learning, and research in the areas of student transition and development in Business Education. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with undergraduate, postgraduate, and transnational education (TNE) cohorts and demonstrate experience in areas such as student co-creation, academic skills development, and transition into higher education.


What we are looking for:


A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or relevant experience Experience supporting students through transition into university A strong understanding of student development and curriculum co-design A commitment to inclusive, research-informed teaching Experience working across diverse student groups including UG, PG, and TNE students

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive academic community committed to shaping the future of business education.


In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.


If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.


Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Track Dinning Liverpool Business School, email: T.M.Dinning@ljmu.ac.uk


Interviews will take place mid-August with a potential start date from the 1st September 2025


LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.


Please note we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post and ask that you complete the on-line application only. Within the application form there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section.


LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.


LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.


Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.