Early Career FellowLecturer in Strategy and Creative Industries

Early Career Fellow/Lecturer in Strategy and Creative Industries

Early Career Fellow UE07:Per Annum.

Lecturer in Strategy and Creative Industries UE08: -Per Annum.

CAHSS / Business School.

Full Time 35 Hours Per Week.

Open Ended Contract Permanent.

Lecturer/Early Career Fellow in Strategy and Creative Industries

Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.

At Edinburgh you can take on new challenges grow your career be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We offer a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.

This post is core to the Universitys commitment to shape the future of the creative industries both in Scotland and globally. Sitting within the Strategy Group of the Business School the postholder will make a vital contribution to the research profile and practice impact of that Group. They will also deliver key teaching both as part of our flagship MSc in Creative Industries in the Edinburgh Futures Institute and as part of our teaching portfolio within the Business School. They will be part of a dedicated team determined to push forward the bounds of theory and knowledge about the Creative Industries and to impact upon policy and practice in the sector. Applications from candidates with a critical interest in the influence of AI on the Creative Industries would be especially welcomed but this is not a requirement.

A career with us has a range of benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Working within one of the worlds leading universities
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

- 2 Academic References

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is8 June 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 6th & 7th July.