Senior Lecturer Professional Development (permanent 0.6FTE)

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chester seeks a Senior Lecturer in Professional Development to enhance their Business School with teaching excellence and innovative research. The role involves curriculum development, student support, and active contribution to the department’s growth while encouraging diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Expertise in research design and ethics.
• Commercial or professional qualifications like CIM or DMI are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development.
• Undertake research in professional development.
• Support students academically and pastorally.

Skills

Professional Development

Research Methods

Leadership

Education

Doctorate

Masters Qualification

Job description

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Senior Lecturer in Professional Development (permanent 0.6FTE)

Chester Business School is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Professional Development (permanent 0.6FTE) to join the current academic team.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development in our doctoral and professional development programmes, support partner stakeholders, and play a significant role in programme management and development. They will also undertake research in their discipline and contribute to the Business School's enterprise activities. Candidates should hold a Doctorate and Masters qualification, with experience in higher education teaching. Candidates with commercial, industrial, research experience, or professional qualifications (e.g., CIM or DMI) are encouraged to apply.

The post-holder should be committed to student success, with experience supporting students both pastorally and academically. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in professional development, research methods, ethics, leadership, research design, and supervision. The role involves contributing to doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate teaching, learning, assessment, and supporting our research ambitions within the Department and School. The position is within the Division of Marketing and Professional Development at Chester Business School.

Potential candidates are welcome to contact the Head of Division, Dr. Tim Brown, at [e-mail] for further discussion.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.