Lecturer in Business and Tourism- Leeds

Description This; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer for their BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme. This role involves teaching various subjects and supporting students. The ideal candidate should hold an honours degree, a master's level qualification, and preferably a PhD, along with relevant lecturing experience. The position offers a flexible schedule, with teaching opportunities on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, tuition reimbursement, and a discretionary performance bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent high-level professional experience in related discipline is preferred.
• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses required.
• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme.
• Provide support and feedback to students.
• Supervise student work and maintain organized records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Education

Honours degree and Master’s level in relevant subject

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Our Vision

Changing lives through education.

The Role

Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach on ourBSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Do you have a background in teaching any of the following?

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

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree and Master’s 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

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.