Lecturer in Business Analytics

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking an academic professional to join the Liverpool Business School. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching in Business Analytics, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in meaningful research. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to student support. This position offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

28.68% employer pension contribution

Excellent annual leave provisions

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Ability to design and develop engaging teaching materials.
• Experience in student assessment and feedback.
• Capability to conduct individual and collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Teach across various programmes in Business Analytics.
• Contribute to curriculum development and module reviews.
• Engage in administrative and leadership tasks.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Student support

Administrative skills

Education

Relevant higher education degree

Job description

To deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities. Contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes. Establish an independent research portfolio within the parameters of the school/department research portfolio. Engage in relevant research, professional and knowledge exchange activities and have input into administrative duties.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach as a member of a teaching team within an established programme.
• Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet defined learning objectives. May act as module leader.
• Producing teaching materials informed by current research and scholarship that motivate and inspire student learning.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria. Assess the work and progress of students and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Supervise and provide support and guidance for student learning activities, such as study skills, work-based learning and research activities and, where appropriate, placements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support and guidance for students, signposting to specialist services where appropriate. Act as personal tutor to students, supporting their progress and development as learners through one-to-one and group activities, and being a point of contact for reference requests after graduation.
• Contribute to module/programme development and curriculum review.

Research and Scholarship

• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own and joint research.
• Conduct individual and/or collaborative research projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop knowledge exchange activities establishing research and educational links with industry to influence public policy and the professions.

Leadership and Management

• Plan and manage own teaching.
• Perform appropriate administrative tasks associated with teaching and scholarship activities.
• Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality assurance and enhancement processes.

Citizenship

• Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working relationships with other team members.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Contribute to wider school/university activities e.g. open days, student welcome, graduation and clearing events.
• Build internal and external links to enhance own teaching and learning activity.
• Participate in institutional widening participation and outreach activities.
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and prospective students, staff, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the University's values of an inclusive and diverse community.

Values and Regulations

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director of Liverpool Business School.
• A commitment to LJMU's values and regulations and Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in the Respect Always Charter.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy and the Climate Change Action Plan.
• The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University's Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder's mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University's Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude required to perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken to imply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant.

Location

Liverpool Business School, Mount Pleasant Campus although staff may be asked to work in any location within the University.

Introduction

The appointed person will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of Liverpool Business School in the area of Business Analytics. The role holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the Business Analytics curriculum, particularly in the areas of data-driven decision making, business intelligence, quantitative analysis, and the application of analytical techniques to real-world business challenges. They will also be expected to teach across a broad range of programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and, where appropriate, contribute to our executive education offerings.

Financial Benefits

Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35-hour working week. 17.5% employer contributions to pensions for non-academic staff enrolled into Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

Work Life Balance

Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year. Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexible working hours and part-time roles where possible.

Health and Wellbeing

Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing.

Career Benefits

Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning.

Making a Difference

LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days.

Discounts and Other Benefits

A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-today purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.