Lecturer in Hospitality. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected university in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Hospitality to deliver innovative teaching in hospitality and tourism programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong engagement skills, hands-on experience with digital tools, and a commitment to enhancing student success. This full-time role offers generous leave, pension benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Excellent staff development opportunities

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and commitment to student success.
• Experience in hospitality and tourism education.
• Ability to engage students and support their learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging hospitality and tourism content in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.
• Support students in research and project supervision.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Classroom engagement

Student support

Hands-on experience in digital tools

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Hospitality

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The University is entering one of the most ambitious and dynamic phases of our growth, making this an exciting time to join the Business School. We are currently seeking a talented, industry-experienced Lecturer in Hospitality who is passionate about teaching and student success to join our team.

As a teaching-focused institution, we take great pride in preparing students to excel and make a significant impact in their careers. We're looking for an individual with a clear enthusiasm for classroom engagement, dedication to student support, and a commitment to making a positive difference in students' lives. With a rapidly growing student community and expanding curriculum, we look forward to discovering the unique expertise and energy you can bring to our students.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging hospitality and tourism content across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring hands-on experience in digital tools and AI application-areas we're eager to bring to life in our classrooms as part of our evolving curriculum. Experience in research or project supervision is also highly valued as we support our students in honing their research and strategic capabilities. Our hospitality and tourism programs have been successfully validated in May 2025 ensuring our graduates are equipped to lead in tomorrow's industries. If you're ready to contribute to this pivotal journey, we would love to hear from you!

The University has invested over £140 million in new facilities over the last decade, with multiple state-of-the-art teaching buildings that can be explored on our website. Our commitment to this growth continues, with upcoming developments in our Business School and digital capabilities to enhance our student experience further.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 31st August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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