Lecturer in HND Business (Holbeck)

As a HND/HNC Lecturer you will be responsible for performing a range of tutoring, lecturing, academic administration, and other related activities to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students. As a Lecturer you are expected to engage students in the learning process to deliver the best possible student outcomes. You will also be required to contribute to the development of a range of modules across the curriculum and to support the quality assurance processes pertinent to the programme(s) on which you are teaching.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
• Attend meetings as required by the role.
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant master’s degree qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching in UK higher education HND/HNC Pearson.
• A passion for education as a transformative activity.
• Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
• Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely.
• Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
• Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• A Doctoral level qualification or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally.
• Industry experience in the field of Business.
• Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc or willingness to gain a teaching qualification.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Student attendance.
• Student submission rates.
• Student pass rates.
• Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds.

The Lecturer in Business will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.