Lecturer in Microcredentials (Teaching and Scholarship)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Microcredentials. The successful candidate will assist in developing an interdisciplinary undergraduate course focused on Digital Trust and contribute to postgraduate teaching. This role includes creating standalone microcredentials for professional development and supporting flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to course development and postgraduate teaching.
• Develop microcredentials for professional development.
• Collaborate with course leaders.

Job description

Lecturer in Microcredentials (Teaching and Scholarship), Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c1d9d4d0334f

Job Views: 10

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Since 2019, the Centre for Digital Trust and Society and the University of Manchester College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) have developed and delivered an interdisciplinary undergraduate course on Trust and Security in the Digital World. The course, available in 10 and 20 credit versions, provides undergraduates with knowledge and skills to understand and manage harmful consequences of digital technologies, including data breaches, privacy violations, financial crime, online harassment, and 'fake news'.

Building on this success, we are developing microcredentials that can be taken as standalone units for continuous professional development, expected to be released in 2024.

We seek a full-time Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) to work closely with course leaders Prof Nicholas Lord and Dr Meropi Tzanetakis, contributing to course development and postgraduate teaching.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including blended work options.

Please note we cannot respond to enquiries or accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document with the person specification criteria.