Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Project Management

Job Description

Position Overview

Faculty Centre for Apprenticeships

The role is suitable for hybrid working, provided the appointee is able to attend the campus (Devon House, London) for face-to-face work as and when required.

Term Full-time; Permanent

Range

1. Assistant Professor (G8) £47,321 to £54,827, progressing to £58,155 once in post
2. Associate Professor (G9) £56,467 to £69,404, progressing to £75,833 once in post

Direct Reports

Associate Professor: Line management duties may be expected.

Reports to Assigned line manager within the Centre for Apprenticeships.

Benefits

The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans, and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Start November/December 2024 or by arrangement

The role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Project Management. The appointee will help develop our UK undergraduate and postgraduate degree apprenticeship programmes including but not limited to the area of Project Management, and provide general service to the University within and across faculties. In the first instance, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of the university’s online BSc Project Management with Digital Technologies and MSc Digital and Technology Solutions.

Core Duties

Core duties will include the development and teaching of cutting-edge courses in Project Management both online and on campus, assessment and moderation, student support, peer review, etc. Indicative subject areas may include (but are not limited to) project budgeting and costing, project change control, project scheduling and resource management.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD completed, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area.
• FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected.

General Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level, and with a focus on experiential learning.
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses, where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
• Teaching competency in Project Management to Levels 4–7 (i.e., all undergraduate and postgraduate levels).
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online.
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• Excellent ability to work with professional bodies.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Alistair Robinson, Academic Director, Centre for Apprenticeships (alistair.robinson@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via this link by 23:59 on 08 September 2024. Please reference your application AAPM0824.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role (including teaching and research where appropriate), and a full curriculum vitae.

Interviews are expected to commence across w/c 14th & 21st October 2024.

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job sponsorship: The University may be able to provide skilled workers visa sponsorship for this position, depending on individual circumstances.