Alessia Contu
About Alessia Contu
Alessia Contu is a Professor of Management at UMass Boston, where she has been teaching since 2014. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Manchester and has held various academic positions at institutions such as Lancaster University and Warwick Business School.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Alessia Contu serves as a Professor of Management at UMass Boston. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the academic community for a decade. Her role involves teaching, research, and mentoring students in management disciplines.
Previous Role as Chair of the Department of Management
From 2014 to 2021, Alessia Contu was the Chair of the Department of Management at UMass Boston. During her tenure, she oversaw departmental operations and academic programs, enhancing the management curriculum and faculty development.
Educational Background
Alessia Contu has a robust educational background. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Manchester, studying at the University of Management Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) from 1998 to 2004. She also holds a Doctor of Psychology from Università degli Studi di Cagliari, completed from 1991 to 1996, and a Master's degree in Management and Organisational Learning from Lancaster University, obtained from 1997 to 1998.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current role, Alessia Contu worked at several academic institutions. She was a Lecturer in Management at Lancaster University Management School from 2001 to 2006. She later served as a Reader at Warwick Business School from 2007 to 2013, where she contributed to management education and research.