Lecturer in Business & Digital Transformation - Birmingham

GEDU; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Reward and recognition programme

£500 referral bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Canterbury Christ Church University in Birmingham invites applications for a Lecturer in Business & Digital Transformation. You will teach on a new BSc (Hons) Business & Digital Transformation programme, delivering modules on programming, AI, data, and IT project management to business students.

Role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and prior UK HE lecturing experience; PhD desirable. Flexible teaching times include evenings and weekends; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Demonstrable knowledge across multiple listed domains (e.g., programming, AI, digital transformation).

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and update course materials for modules.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and materials.
• Engage in staff development, peer observations, and admin duties.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in the field and student support practices.
• Support attendance, progression, satisfaction, and outcomes.

Skills

Programming

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Transformation

Data Analytics

IT Project Management

Cybersecurity

Cloud & SaaS

UI/UX

Education

Master's degree

PhD desirable

Job description

Department: Academic / Canterbury Christ Church University partnership (CCCU) - (subject to validation)

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000 per annum

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach on a new BSc (Hons) Business & Digital Transformation programme (subject to validation). 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.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer in Business & Digital Transformation, you will deliver modules across programming and computational thinking, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, data and information systems for business, digital transformation, responsible AI and digital ethics, technology entrepreneurship, and IT project management. You will develop and deliver course materials that translate technology and digital concepts into practical understanding for business students, helping them critically evaluate technology and apply it to real organisational problems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:

• 1. Programming and Computational Thinking (including Python)
• 2. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• 3. Digital Transformation
• 4. Data and Information Systems for Business
• 5. Business Information Systems
• 6. AI Tool Evaluation, Comparison and Critical Use
• 7. Responsible AI, Digital Ethics and Governance
• 8. Data Analytics and AI-supported Decision Making
• 9. IT Project Management
• 10. Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (Business/Application Perspective)
• 11. Digital Platforms, Cloud and SaaS (Business/Application Perspective)
• 12. UI/UX

• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable

• You will hold 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)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

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 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.