Lecturer in Business
Reports to: Associate Dean / Level Leader
Business Function/Sub-Function: Provost / Academic
Location: Leeds
Salary: £51,000
Role Purpose
As a HND/HNC Lecturer you will be responsible for performing a range of tutoring, lecturing, academic administration, and other related activities to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students. As a Lecturer you are expected to engage students in the learning process to deliver the best possible student outcomes. You will also be required to contribute to the development of a range of modules across the curriculum and to support the quality assurance processes pertinent to the programme(s) on which you are teaching.
Role and Responsibilities
* Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions.
* Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring all learning outcomes are met.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
* Provide academic support and guidance to students.
* Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
* Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and embed technologies that enhance the learning experience.
* Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
* Attend meetings as required by the role.
* Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
* Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
* Undertake a reflective programme of staff development including teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
* Support and engage in the creation, application and dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or higher education practice.
* Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
* Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
* Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, including senior capacity roles as part of a professional development programme.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Relevant master's degree qualification.
* Demonstrable experience of teaching in UK higher education (HND/HNC).
* Passion for education as a transformative activity.
* Experience and passion for working in widening access environments.
* Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
* Experience supporting learners both face‑to‑face and remotely.
* Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
* Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
* Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
* Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Doctoral level qualification or demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity and/or success at an equivalent professional level.
* Industry experience in Business.
* Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA, etc., or willingness to gain a teaching qualification.
Key Result Areas
* Student attendance.
* Student submission rates.
* Student pass rates.
* Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds.
Other Information
Commitment to GBS values and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy, the GBS's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities, minimisation of environmental impact, and Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.
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