Join to apply for the Associate Lecturer - Health & Care Management - Distance Learning role at Arden University
* Average weekly hours (not guaranteed): 3-5
* Hourly rate:
o £50.42 for Blended Learning
o £86.44 for Distance Learning
o £65.86 for Dissertation Supervision
* In addition to the above hourly rate, you will also receive rolled up holiday pay of 12.07% per hour
* School: School of Leadership & Service Industry Management
* Department: Department of Health & Care PG
* Working model: Distance Learning (Home-Based with occasional travel to nearest office/campus)
* This is a 'worker contract' position, and due to the working model, only applicants based in the UK are eligible to apply. The hours stated are not guaranteed, and lesson allocation will be determined by the school's needs.
* We do not offer remote contracts at Arden University. If this role is primarily home-based, the closest contract location to your address will be listed as your official work location.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about guiding future leaders through impactful, real‑world projects? We’re looking for dynamic and driven Associate Lecturers to support MBA students as they tackle transformation challenges in the health and care sector.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the learning journey—providing expert supervision, insightful feedback, and academic guidance on Master’s‑level projects focused on innovation, enhancement, and improvement. You’ll help students refine their project proposals, sharpen their objectives and methodology, and support them in crafting a compelling 12,000‑word final submission.
Work is offered on both a semester basis or a task‑and‑finish basis, allowing you to accept work that fits your schedule and professional interests.
Key Responsibilities
* Teaching and Learning (DL): Leading interactive online sessions via Zoom, engaging students through discussion forums, and providing prompt support and feedback.
* Marking & Assessment: Participating in standardisation exercises, undertaking formative and summative marking, and adhering to strict deadlines.
* Supervision: Providing high‑quality supervision and guidance for student projects and dissertations.
* Authoring Content: Developing or revising engaging lecture and learning content, ensuring copyright compliance.
* Other Duties: Participating in meetings, peer reviews, and staff development activities to maintain teaching quality.
About You
You will be an experienced lecturer with the ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning. The following qualifications and skills are required:
* A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience teaching and assessing students within the UK higher education sector.
* Experience delivering student‑centred teaching and, for DL roles, experience of teaching through distance learning.
* Up‑to‑date industry experience.
* Fellowship of Advance HE (or willingness to work towards it with Arden’s support).
* A teaching qualification.
* For teaching at postgraduate level, a postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
Why Arden
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students’ journeys are the best they can possibly be, so we reward them with fantastic benefits.
* Rolled up holiday pay, and we even throw in Christmas closure!
* A generous Aviva pension plan, with a company contribution of 7% (subject to eligibility).
* Access to the UK Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – by Health Assured, Menopause at Work and Wellbeing Hubs, and various discounts and savings schemes.
Closing Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, indicate this through the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team.
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In our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all members of our community, we have established a policy that mandates the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all new staff members joining roles that involve working with apprentices. This precautionary measure is in place to safeguard the well‑being of our apprentices and maintain the highest standards of security.
To streamline the onboarding process and adhere to our safeguarding principles, it is imperative that the DBS check for any relevant new starter be initiated and completed before their scheduled start date.
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