Associate Lecturer
Associate Lecturers – Business Management/Finance and Accounting/Digital Marketing
Part Time (flexible hours) – Fixed Term Contract to 31 December with possibility for extension – Nottingham campus
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We are looking for Associate Lecturers in Business Management, Finance and Accounting, and Digital Marketing with experience of teaching their subject at degree level and who hold a higher qualification or professional experience in their field.
We are seeking staff for both regular part-time teaching and for one-off cover opportunities at our thriving Nottingham campus. We teach over seven days and you should be able to work across a good spread of days, preferably including weekends.
You should be able to teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and be committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience. You should be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the campus, and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
Applicants should hold a teaching qualification and/or FHEA, live within commuting distance of Nottingham campus and have a right to work in the UK.
For further information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to Liz Bridgen, Head of Academic Practice, at. All applications must be submitted via this email address.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Liz Bridgen if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 31 May
Interview Date: Throughout June.
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a Visa, current visa and status.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
Location Nottingham Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Salary Range £50.40 per hour Hours per week 0 Closing Date 31/05/ Ref No
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Associate Lecturers – Business Management/Finance and Accounting/Digital Marketing
College/Directorate: Leadership and Innovation
Location: Nottingham campus NG5
Hours: Part time – as per schedule
Responsible to: Head of Academic Practice
Job Purpose:
1. Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience
2. Be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the campus.
3. Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
4. With support, design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences, using current theory and practice together in lively debate.
5. With support, undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including, personal tutoring, recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation.
6. Contribute to the student experience – demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues.
7. Contribute to the promotional work of the department.
8. Support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
9. Deliver pastoral care and project supervision of students.
10. With support, plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
11. Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
12. Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
13. Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University
14. Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
15. Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Essential Criteria Only
A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
First or second degree in a relevant field
A
Recognised HE teaching qualification
A/I
Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post
A/I
Fellow of the HEA or commitment to work towards achieving HEA Fellow accreditation
A/I
Knowledge & Experience
Expert knowledge in discipline and/or field of Business Management, Finance and Accounting or Digital Marketing
A/I
Delivering quality learning and teaching at university level to students/learners
A/I
Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body.
A/I
Proven experience of working effectively within a team
A/I
Delivering excellent student/customer experience
A/I
Skills
Effective presentation skills
I/T
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
I/T
Effective communication skills
I/T
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work weekends
I
A willingness to work at short notice if required
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal
Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in
order to improve customer services.
Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.