Academic Coordinator & Lecturer – Instructional Design & Online Learning

GBSB Global Business School; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Research opportunities

International team

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

GBSB Global Business School, Madrid Campus, seeks an Academic Coordinator & Lecturer specializing in Instructional Design and Online Learning, starting January 2027. The role blends academic coordination with teaching, online program development, and research.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, supporting course design for online and blended delivery, and advancing scholarly activities. Fluency in English and collaboration with a multicultural team are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in one of the listed disciplines, preferably completed within the last two years.
• Minimum of 1 year of university-level teaching experience, including postgraduate teaching if possible.
• Experience in instructional design, online learning, digital education, or online program coordination.
• Experience in academic coordination within higher education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic programs and ensure delivery aligns with quality standards.
• Collaborate with Head of Studies and Academic Operations on program quality and improvement.
• Serve as point of contact for students and faculty on academic matters.
• Maintain syllabi, assessments, grades, and examination materials.
• Support onboarding and scheduling of adjunct faculty.

Skills

Academic coordination

Instructional design

Online learning

Teaching

Research

LMS platforms

English fluency

Education

PhD in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Education, Educational Technology, or related

Tools

LMS platforms

Educational technologies

AI in teaching

Job description

GBSB Global Business School is seeking an Academic Coordinator & Lecturer specializing in Instructional Design and Online Learning to join our Madrid Campus, starting in January 2027.

This role combines academic coordination, instructional design, online learning management, teaching, and research. The successful candidate will support the effective delivery and continuous improvement of academic programs across on-campus and online learning environments while contributing to teaching and scholarly activities.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Coordination

• Coordinate academic programs and support their effective delivery in line with institutional quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Head of Studies and Academic Operations and academic leadership on program quality and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and faculty regarding academic matters.
• Maintain academic documentation, including syllabi, assessments, grades, and examination materials.
• Support the staffing, selection, onboarding, and scheduling of adjunct faculty.
• Coordinate academic activities such as orientations, thesis and final project defenses, and graduation ceremonies.

Instructional Design & Online Campus

• Coordinate the academic delivery and day-to-day functioning of the Online Campus.
• Support faculty in designing and adapting courses for effective online and blended delivery.
• Review online course structure, learning materials, activities, and assessments to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support the development of engaging and student-centered digital learning experiences.
• Work with faculty to ensure courses are appropriately structured and maintained within the LMS.
• Monitor online course delivery and identify opportunities to improve student engagement and the overall learning experience.
• Support faculty in the effective use of educational technologies, digital tools, and AI in teaching.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of instructional design standards and best practices across programs.

Teaching & Research

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate business courses using innovative and student-centered teaching approaches.
• Develop course materials and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarly activities and peer-reviewed publications.
• Support curriculum development and continuous program enhancement.
• Participate in academic meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Education, Educational Technology, or a related discipline, preferably completed within the last two years.
• Minimum of 1 year of university-level teaching experience, preferably including postgraduate teaching.
• Experience in instructional design, online learning, digital education, or online program coordination.
• Experience in academic coordination within higher education is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of LMS platforms, online course design, and educational technologies.
• Knowledge of innovative teaching methodologies and the use of digital and AI tools in education.
• Demonstrated research activity, including at least 1 publication in a Scopus-indexed journal and 3 additional intellectual contributions within a rolling five-year period.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support and collaborate effectively with faculty and students in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and international academic environment.
• A role combining academic coordination, digital learning innovation, and teaching.
• Professional development and research opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of GBSB Global's online learning experience.
• A collaborative and supportive international academic team.

Disclaimer: GBSB Global promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in employment. All appointments are made on merit and in accordance with institutional policies.