Lecturer in Business Management (Agri-Business)

Posting date:	30 January 2026
Salary:	£41,415 to £45,366 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 March 2026
Location:	AB21 9YA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	SRUC
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	REQ0437-62309

Summary

About The Team:

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

SRUC has a long record of delivery of education programmes within an Agri-Business focus. Programmes have always been developed in partnership with industry and attracted students from across Scotland, the UK, and internationally. Current global challenges mean that the importance for education, evidence-led research and consultancy has never been greater. SRUC is uniquely placed to support society in meeting these challenges and equipping graduates with enhanced knowledge, skills and practices related to objective setting, use of technology, data handling, communications and business skills, and resource use efficiency.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Lecturer in Business Management (Agri-Business), to join a team that will support the development and delivery of a new suite of Masters-level courses in Business Management. We are looking for an individual with a track record in delivery, including to international students, of business management related courses, with expertise in developing courses to Masters standard. This post will be responsible for the development and delivery of materials, as part of a small, dedicated team, for a set of Masters modules that make up MSc programmes in International Agribusiness, International Business, Business Consultancy and Project Management.

We are looking for an individual with a broad business management background, but specifically with skills in Agri-business, food supply chains and business consultancy. A record of scholarly activity—such as publications, conference contributions, or involvement in funded research or knowledge‑exchange projects—would be advantageous and will support the continued development of the department’s academic profile.

The ability to design and deliver courses for online as well as on-campus students at all levels would be welcome, to reflect our growing portfolio of distance and international teaching.A commitment to excellence in classroom and online teaching, as well as novel approaches to teaching business is required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To design, review and develop module material to the standards of an internationally recognised Business Management Masters degree programme.
  
• Deliver lectures and tutorials within the candidate’s area of expertise within the suite of programmes to be developed.
  
• To engage students in a dynamic, interactive and stimulating learning experience.
  
• To engage in scholarship relevant to the candidate’s area of expertise.
  

  The successful candidate would be based in Aberdeen.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 11 with a Master’s Degree (SCQF Level 11) in a topic related to Agribusiness Management or Business Consultancy.

  Eligibility for Sponsorship:

  For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.

  Why work for SRUC?

  • Generous annual leave
    
  • Enhanced pension contributions
    
  • Cycle to work scheme
    
  • Discounted RAC Membership
    
  • Generous family leave
    
  • Flexible working patterns
    
  • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
    
  • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
    

    How to Apply:

    Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting Jobs at SRUC

    Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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