Teaching Fellow (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
Closing date: 24/07/2026
Main duties and responsibilities
DMU London is part of De Montfort University’s growth agenda and is being developed as a centre for teaching excellence, with a focus on sustainability, digital innovation and employability. Located in one of the world’s most dynamic and globally connected cities, it offers students a supportive and career-focused learning environment.
Role
We are seeking a Teaching Fellow to contribute to postgraduate teaching across the business and management portfolio, including the MSc Project Management with Sustainability.
The programme develops responsible project management professionals who can plan, deliver and evaluate complex projects while addressing environmental, social and economic sustainability. It combines project management principles, governance and ethics, risk and resilience, digital innovation and AI, stakeholder engagement, change management and applied sustainability consultancy.
We are looking for a motivated and collaborative academic with strong subject knowledge and excellent teaching practice who can deliver engaging, practice-based learning for a diverse postgraduate student body.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing London campus with a distinctive postgraduate offer focused on responsible innovation and student success.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will deliver teaching in business, project management, sustainability and related subjects, lead designated modules and contribute to curriculum development, particularly within the MSc Project Management with Sustainability. They will design and deliver innovative and industry-informed teaching and assessment, supervise postgraduate projects and consultancy work, support student engagement and employability, build relationships with employers and external partners, and contribute to recruitment and marketing activities.
Ideal candidate
We are seeking a collaborative colleague with expertise in business and management and the ability to teach international business, project management, corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement or related areas. The successful candidate will contribute across teaching, curriculum development and wider academic activities and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, inclusive and practice-informed education, supporting student success and the continued development of DMU London’s academic portfolio.
Contact
Informal queries may be directed to Dr Swati Virmani, Head of Academic, DMU London (swati.virmani3@dmu.ac.uk).
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. We welcome applications from all potential candidates.
For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk.
Teaching Fellow (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH) employer: Recruit4Mum
Recruit4Mum is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Chester-le-Street. With benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to an Employee Assistance helpline, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Join us for meaningful work that contributes to a safe and inclusive environment while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
