Lecturer in Project Management - Birmingham

GBS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Buy/Sell holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

£500 referral bonus

Job summary

GBS in Birmingham is seeking Lecturers in Project Management to join our team and inspire students by delivering engaging sessions, resources and support. The role focuses on developing core and advanced project management skills across multi-sector organisations.

You will require a Master's and PhD in a relevant field, with prior UKHE lecturing experience, strong assessment and reporting skills, and the ability to guide adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• PhD in a relevant subject area.
• UK HE lecturing experience and extensive knowledge of the subject area.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback.
• Experience teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to maintain student records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or Fellowship of HEA (or willingness to enroll).

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver teaching sessions, digital resources and tailored support for project management.
• Provide meaningful feedback on progress and assessment criteria.
• Document and evaluate teaching to improve the student experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching/adult learners

Student feedback & assessment

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject

PhD in a relevant subject

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or HEA Fellowship

Job description

Department: Academic - as part of our partnership with Bath Spa University (BSU)
Location: Birmingham (On-Site)
Salary: £51,000
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Our Vision: Changing lives through education
The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers in Project Management to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by cultivating the specialist skills and knowledge that will shape their long-term success.

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

• Craft and shape learning - Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions, digital resources and tailored support to help students understand project management, core management skills and the knowledge required to excel in multi-sector organisations. Guide students through fundamental project management theories, key practical skills and core and advanced principles used in different areas of project management such as quality and performance management, risk management, data analysis, project management software tools and more.
• Track progress with purpose - Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, considering each student's needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources, research and activities.
• Elevate student experience - Document and evaluate teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.

You are someone who believes deeply in education’s power to transform lives. You are looking to inspire and guide students to success, while taking your own experience to the next level in a rapidly evolving environment.

You Will Bring

• A Master's degree in a relevant subject area
• A PhD degree in a relevant subject area
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience and in the wider subject area and extensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Demonstrable experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on similar HE programmes
• A high level of reporting skills and ability to maintain thorough student records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• 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)

What We Offer

• Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days) and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
• Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application
• Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
• Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance: Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more
• Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme

“The highlights of working with my team include the incredible sense of support, empowerment, and camaraderie we share. We uplift and encourage one another, always striving to reach our common goal of ensuring student success. With students at the forefront of everything we do, our collective efforts make a tangible difference in their academic journeys, which creates a truly inspiring work environment.”

– Teza Soe, Curriculum Quality Advisor at GBS

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.