Lecturer in Project Management

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer to contribute to its postgraduate portfolio. The role involves teaching Project Management, providing academic support, and developing a strong research profile. Candidates should hold a doctoral qualification or have significant professional experience. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing university committed to education and opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

On-campus courses and tutorials

Relocation expenses package

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a doctoral level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise in teaching Project Management at postgraduate level.
• Ability to provide pastoral support and academic assistance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to postgraduate teaching across various settings.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students.
• Develop a solid research profile in project management.

Skills

Teaching Project Management

Pastoral and academic support

Student engagement

Research development

Education

Doctoral level qualification

Level D certification or five years professional experience

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant postgraduate portfolio. The majority of work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including large lectures, group tutorials/seminars and; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. We are passionate about our students and they are at the forefront of everything we do. We work to ensure that our courses are delivered in partnership with industry, embedding work‑readiness, practical skills and digital literacy so an interest in these areas is vital. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile in project management or their related field.

Candidates will have expertise in teaching Project Management at a variety of levels and specifically postgraduate. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in their related field. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification or have five years' professional experience with Level D certification.

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

York Business School was officially launched in 2018 following over 25 years of the delivery of Business and Management education at York St John University. York Business School is an ambitious and innovative business school where students are at the centre of everything we do. We have over 3,000 students (>1800 undergraduate and >1300 postgraduate) across our suite of programmes running in York. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience - (TEF Gold rated). Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees.

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Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work‑related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)