Loughborough Business School
This position is available on a full-time open-ended basis.
Hybrid Working
The Loughborough University campus is located in the heart of England. With world-class facilities, our 523-acre single-site campus features an abundance of green, open space and hosts everything that our students, staff, and visitors need on site. Loughborough University is committed to supporting excellence. From our outstanding student experience and unparalleled sporting achievements to our high-quality teaching provision and acclaimed research offering, we strive to create better futures, together.
Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics. Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and supportive education experience for our students, putting real-world experience and practical learning at the heart of our courses. Our academics are encouraged and supported to undertake research that helps to address major challenges such as sustainability, productivity, the impact of digital technology, ethics, and social responsibility.
We are consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students. Whether you are an innovative academic aiming to make a difference in the world, or an ambitious professional in search of a rewarding career in higher education, you can make progress with purpose at Loughborough Business School.
The role and what we’re looking for
The successful candidate will join the Work and Organisation discipline group.
We are specifically looking someone with research and teaching expertise and a PhD in Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, or Organisation Studies. We particularly welcome candidates whose work connects with the Group’s and School’s research themes and future ambitions.
You will contribute to the Group’s vibrant research culture, have evidence of published or publishable or a pipeline of papers in high-quality academic outlets relevant to OB/HRM, the Work and Organisation Group’s research interests and the Loughborough Business School’s research themes around leadership and responsible management; employee well-being, inclusion and the future of work; sustainable development; and digital futures and responsible AI. We welcome candidates with evidence of ability to teach effectively across both Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level within the UK.
This post is available on a full-time open-ended basis. Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application and assessment process
The closing date for applications is 9 September 2026. Please refer to the job description and person specification for specific details about the nature of the role and the essential criteria before applying. When submitting your application, carefully use the criteria to demonstrate how you meet them.
Interviews will take place in-person on 20 October 2026, which will include a presentation to the discipline group followed by a formal interview.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Alexandros Psychogios, Head of Work and Organisation discipline group at [email protected]
Why should you apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School and be part of the Work and Organisation discipline group. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package: Loughborough Benefits
Reasonable Adjustments
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you’d like to request please contact Emma Burrow, Operations Officer at [email protected].
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
