Lecturer - Business Management (Research Methods)

Job Title: Lecturer - Business Management (Research Methods)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £37,999 - £42,632 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time.

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.

The Role:

Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of business leaders? Do you thrive in a teaching-focused University where student success is at the heart of everything? If so, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Business Management with expertise in Research Methods to deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences.

In this role, you will focus on teaching and supporting students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations. This includes delivering innovative and inspiring sessions across a range of levels, including undergraduate and postgraduate provision. You will also design and develop learning materials and assessments that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Providing academic and pastoral support, playing a significant role in supervising independent projects such as dissertations, and contributing to curriculum development are key aspects of the role.

We are looking for someone with a strong teaching background in higher education and experience in delivering research-based modules. You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Business Management or a related field, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to obtain one, is essential. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to providing an outstanding student experience and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

At the University, we are proud to be a teaching-intensive institution where student engagement and achievement is our priority. Joining our Business and Enterprise Department means being part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. We are committed to your professional development and will support you to grow and innovate in your teaching practice.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching and making a real difference in students' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 12th January 2025.

Interview Dates - TBC.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Business Lecturer, Business Management Lecturer, Business Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.