Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Football Business (Distance)

Global Institute of Sport; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated educator to deliver and manage modules for undergraduate and postgraduate Football Business degree courses. This role involves designing innovative teaching materials, maintaining academic standards, and fostering student engagement through critical discourse. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and external examiners to enhance academic delivery and support students in their learning journey. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic educational environment while working flexibly across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging curriculum materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules for undergraduate and postgraduate Football Business courses.
• Maintain academic standards and provide feedback on assessments.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Design

Student Engagement

Assessment and Feedback

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Education or Related Field

PhD in Relevant Subject

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Online Teaching Platforms

Job description

LOCATION: Remote: Availability to work across multiple time zones; may include some unsocial hours (GMT)

POST OBJECTIVES:

Deliver and manage modules across both undergraduate and postgraduate Football Business degree courses. Complete relevant administrative tasks, including quality assurance documents related to student feedback, moderation of assessments, and participation in Assessment Boards as required by GIS's awarding bodies. Assist the Deputy Dean of the School to support staff teaching on UG and PG courses. Support the academic provision at overseas partnerships linked to GIS courses.

KEY TASKS:

1. Teach on designated modules and courses as defined by the Dean of School, including contributing to the academic delivery of online courses.
2. Maintain academic standards and adhere to course and module specifications.
3. Design and deliver teaching materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to curriculum review and enhancement, focusing on student learning outcomes.
4. Prepare and deliver lecture and seminar materials across various levels of study.
5. Challenge thinking and foster debate to develop students' ability to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking, stimulating excellence.
6. Identify students' learning needs, define appropriate learning objectives, supervise student projects, field trips, placements, and advise on study skills.
7. Integrate innovative teaching methods, technology, and real-world applications into the curriculum to maintain engagement and assess understanding.
8. Track student engagement and provide feedback to the Course Leader. Maintain accurate records of progress.
9. Undertake student assessments and examinations, providing appropriate feedback.
10. Mark, assess, and internally verify students' work.
11. Liaise with colleagues and External Examiners to embed best practices within academic delivery.
12. Engage in continuous professional development.
13. Develop familiarity with strategies to promote and assess learning.
14. Maintain an in-depth understanding of your specialism to develop new knowledge within the field.
15. Participate in research and personal professional development.
16. Participate in department seminars to share knowledge and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
17. Act as a responsible team member and develop productive relationships with staff.
18. Develop external networks to promote GIS and build future collaborations.
19. Collaborate on assessment procedure development and implementation.
20. Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
21. Act as a personal tutor, providing first-line support.
22. Refer students to appropriate services like Student Services for further help.
23. Achieve academic KPIs related to attendance, retention, and achievement.
24. Work with support staff to maintain high student satisfaction levels.
25. Contribute to annual review and evaluation reports, implementing module action plans based on student feedback.
26. Undertake staff development and professional training aligned with GIS objectives, including attending academic briefings.
27. Work within Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies.
28. Work flexibly and responsibly, undertaking other duties relevant to the post.

Closing date: 16th May 2025

Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to [e-mail].