Principal Lecturer in Executive Education

University of Worcester; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Worcester is seeking a Principal Lecturer (Teaching) in Executive Education to shape the strategic direction of its executive programmes. You'll provide academic leadership, developing innovative curricula and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for future business leaders. This part-time role offers competitive pay, generous leave, and a supportive environment aimed at transformation through education.

Benefits

Annual incremental increase up to £64,914

47 days of leave per year

Attractive Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in leadership and management.
• Experience teaching executive-level learners in higher education.
• Evidence of programme leadership in UK HE context.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and delivery for executive programmes.
• Engage in professional practice and scholarship.
• Support innovation and quality in learning and assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Business sustainability

Market positioning

Consultancy

Education

Doctoral-level qualification

Teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE

Job description

Principal Lecturer (Teaching) in Executive Education

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Are you passionate about executive education and ready to lead impactful, practice-based programmes that shape the business leaders of tomorrow?

Worcester Business School is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic to join us as a part-time Principal Lecturer (Teaching) in Executive Education. In this senior teaching role, you will provide academic leadership for the Worcester Executive MBA and other executive programmes, helping us deliver exceptional, career-focused learning that blends innovation with real-world relevance.

About The Role

As Principal Lecturer, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our executive education provision. This includes leading curriculum development and delivery across key areas such as:

• Leadership and organisational change
• Business consultancy and strategic thinking
• Business sustainability and market positioning
  
  

You will contribute to a vibrant learning experience that supports classroom, online, and work-based learning, ensuring our programmes remain responsive to the evolving needs of professionals and employers.

You will also contribute to the wider academic and professional community through:

• Developing new executive education offers aligned with business needs
• Leading and delivering client-based consultancy projects
• Engaging in professional practice and scholarship
• Supporting innovation and quality in learning, teaching, and assessment
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced academic who brings:

• A doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Contemporary expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Leadership
• Change management
• Consultancy
• Business sustainability
• Market positioning

• Experience of teaching executive learners in higher education, with a strong track record of positive student outcomes and effective pedagogic practice
• or high-quality presentation and facilitation skills and experience of developing executive leaders in a UK context
• Evidence of executive education programme leadership in a UK HE context, including experience of managing complex initiatives, supporting curriculum development, and fostering high standards of delivery
• A recognised teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE
  

What’s in it for You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £64,914 (pro rata per annum), with the opportunity to progress to £68,857 (pro rata per annum), subject to performance and the University Reward Scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days, pro rata)
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of staff benefits, including our Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development opportunities
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and working environment
  
  

Please note: From 1 July 2025, the salary range for this role will increase to £57,422 – £66,537 (pro rata per annum), with the opportunity to progress to £70,579 (pro rata per annum), subject to performance and the University Reward Scheme.

Why Join Us?

Worcester Business School offers a supportive and collaborative environment with strong links to industry and professional practice. You will join a progressive institution with a clear mission to transform lives through education. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, commitment to sustainability, and focus on innovative teaching. Our School is expanding, with growing student numbers across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Join us in shaping the future of executive education and making a meaningful difference to professionals, businesses, and communities.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, via email: [e-mail]

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