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UK Management College; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Sunderland is seeking a Lecturer in Events Management to design and deliver modules, supervise student projects, and integrate industry practice into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification, teaching qualification, and strong subject knowledge in events and festivals. This role offers the opportunity to engage with the events industry, enhancing employability and student success.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or above) in Events Management or related subject.
• Fellowship of Advance HE or willingness to achieve.
• Strong subject knowledge of events and festivals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of modules.
• Supervise students in live project work and placements.
• Engage with quality assurance and enhancement processes.

Skills

Subject expertise in events and festivals

Strong teaching skills

Curriculum development

Student support and engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Events Management or related field

Teaching qualification (PG Cert HE or equivalent)

Job description

Lecturer – Events Management

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the design, delivery, and assessment of modules across Levels 4‑6, supervise student projects and placements, and actively support students in achieving their full potential. You will bring subject expertise in events and festivals, a passion for teaching and learning, and the ability to integrate industry practice into the curriculum.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of modules at undergraduate level, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
• Contribute to curriculum design and development, embedding innovation, inclusivity and sustainability into teaching practice.
• Supervise students in live project work, client collaborations, placements and dissertations.
• Provide academic and pastoral support, supporting student engagement, progression and attainment.
• Contribute to assessment design, delivery, marking and moderation in line with UKMC and validating partner requirements.
• Engage with quality assurance and enhancement processes, including course monitoring, student feedback and external examiner reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong links with the events industry to support employability, placements and guest contributions.
• Engage in scholarship, professional practice or research to inform teaching and maintain subject expertise.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider academic community at UKMC.

Person Specification – Qualifications & Experience

• A postgraduate qualification (Master’s or above) in Events Management, Business, Tourism, Creative Industries or a related subject.
• Fellowship of Advance HE (or willingness to achieve).
• A PhD or higher‑level research qualification (desired).
• A teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert HE or equivalent).
• Strong subject knowledge of events and festivals, including creative practice, project management and industry trends.
• Experience teaching and assessment in higher education (including as a teaching assistant, hourly lecturer or equivalent).
• Evidence of curriculum development or module design.
• Experience supporting student learning and progression.
• Professional networks relevant to the events and creative industries (desired).
• Engagement in research, scholarship or professional practice that informs teaching (desired).

Essential Hours & Contact

40 hours per week.