Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Business)

The University of Law; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Job summary

The University of Law Business School in Manchester is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to deliver across our postgraduate and undergraduate courses, with a Project Management specialism. You will teach and assess, mark in-course assignments and final assessments, and support students on a fixed-term contract ending May 2027.

Reporting to the Academic Manager, you will adapt to diverse learning styles, contribute to course design and reviews, and act as an academic coach, helping students with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Fellowship of HEA or willingness to work towards.
• PGCHE or willingness to work towards.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject for Senior Lecturer.
• Experience delivering teaching in higher education and learning support.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across the Business School portfolio.
• Assist in preparation of assignments and assessments.
• Participate in course design and review.
• Act as an academic coach to students and address progression queries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Course design

Student coaching

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards

PGCHE or willingness to work towards

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

Teaching in higher education experience

Enrolment into programme within 12 months of probation

Job description

The University of Law Business School provides industry accredited degrees (CMI, CIM, APM and ACCA) including Business Management, Marketing, Law and Accounting. Designed specifically with employability in mind.

We are currently looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join our academic team in our centrally located Manchester campus, on a Fixed Term Contract (ending May 2027).

We are looking to hear from applicants with a Project Management specialism.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Harvard Case Method and online simulation.

Reporting to our Academic Manager, you will be providing tuition across the University of Law Business School course portfolio. These will include delivering postgraduate and undergraduate BSc courses to a high standard.

You will enjoy being challenged (by students and course content in equal measure) and be able to adapt to the different learning styles of students and methods of course delivery. You will be eager to share your expertise, and the role will include marking in-course assignments and final assessments, as well as supporting students and dealing with queries.

You can view the job descriptions here for the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer vacancies.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at The University of Law Business School, you will:

• Teach and assess across The University of Law Business School course portfolio in such subjects as may be assigned to you. This will include teaching and assessing students across a range of written and presentation skills and giving individual feedback on students’ performances.
• Assist in the preparation of assignments and assessments.
• Participate in course design and review.
• Act as an academic coach to students, including being available and willing to discuss students’ problems as they arise, their performance and academic progression

Essential Lecturer Positions Requirements

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at The University of Law Business School, you must possess excellent communication, presentation, planning, and prioritisation skills. We are looking for an analytical problem solver who communicates complex information effectively, manages competing priorities, and works collaboratively or independently to deliver high-quality outcomes. Please note the specific requirements of Lecturers/Senior Lecturers below:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards*.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE*
• Sufficient breadth and depth of professional experience in the relevant discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support.
• Please note that if you do not currently hold this, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion/ qualification is essential to this role.

Essential Senior Lecturer Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Fellowship of the HEA and Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCHE) as well as extensive relevant experience
• Teaching in a Higher Education setting or an educational establishment
• Significant expertise in application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Why Join Us?

On top of a salary of Lecturer £40,500 - £42,500 & Senior Lecturer £49,000- £54,000 you will enjoy:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

The closing date for this position is 20th September 2027.

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population.

We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail].