Lecturer in Business, Trade and Commodities

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a dedicated individual for a teaching role in Trading and Commodities. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the curriculum focusing on financial markets, and engage in research activities. The position involves supporting students in both academic and pastoral contexts. This role offers competitive benefits and a stimulating environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave provision

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level.
• Understanding of financial markets, risk management, and commodities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach across various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Develop course content for financial markets and trading.
• Support academic and pastoral student needs.

Skills

Teaching expertise

Research capability

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in a related subject

Honours degree

Job description

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.
• Produce 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 the 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 the 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.

Essential Factors

• Evidence of an honours degree.
• A postgraduate qualification or other equivalent qualification, or an appropriate level of experience as suitable to the discipline.
• PhD in a related subject (or near completion – within one year of taking up this role).
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training.
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant lectures, tutorials and seminars and to supervise postgraduate students.
• Ability to contribute to the curriculum and take responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of teaching programmes/modules.
• Evidence of engagement in quality research activity.
• Ability to undertake organisational and administrative tasks appropriate to working within Higher Education.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
• Ability to provide excellent pastoral and academic support, advice and guidance to students that takes account of their individual needs and circumstances, signposting to specialist services where appropriate.
• Ability to respond sensitively and appropriately to student needs/concerns taking action in line with institutional policies and expectations where needed.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a teaching team.
• Ability to use ICT as a research tool and to develop teaching materials.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), coupled with the ability to develop these skills in students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and collaborate.
• Commitment to LJMU's values and regulations, including diversity and inclusion policy.

Desirable Factors

• Evidence of an HE Teaching qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional or teaching body.
• Evidence of CMBE.

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 Trading and Commodities. The role holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the curriculum, particularly in the areas of financial markets, commodities trading, risk management, derivatives, and related aspects of global trade, regulatory and political. They will also be expected to teach across a broad range of programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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.

Discounts and other benefits

A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-to-day 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.