Lecturer in Business and Tourism

Gbs Uk; Colton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colton is looking for Lecturers to teach on the BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme. The role requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates should possess an honours degree, a relevant master's degree, and preferably a PhD. Teaching experience and a commitment to personal development are crucial. Excellent communication skills and the ability to support diverse learners are important. This position offers various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Perks@Work discounts platform

Qualifications

• Honours degree and relevant master's degree required, PhD or equivalent experience preferred.
• Teaching qualification or commitment to obtain one is necessary.
• Prior lecturing experience for similar courses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach on BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme.
• Supervise student work and provide feedback.
• Support learners both online and face-to-face.

Skills

Tourism Marketing Principles

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship in Tourism

Understanding Customers

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

An honours degree

Masters level in a relevant subject

PhD or equivalent professional experience

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

The Role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach on our BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Are you experienced in any of the following?

• Tourism Marketing Principles
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism
• Understanding Customers

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree and Masters level in a relevant subject area and will usually hold a PhD or be able to demonstrate equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline.
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Experience teaching in the wider subject area
• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners both online and face to face.
• Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• A firm commitment to personal and professional development
• 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
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• 500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices. John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer