Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Management

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Business Management

Fixed term for 1 year 11 months, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Lecturer: Band 6 - £42,632 to £47,874 per annum

Senior Lecturer: Band 7 - £49,250 – £56,921 per annum

About the Post

The posts have been created because of the expansion of the postgraduate (PG) Business courses at the University of Suffolk. Working primarily within our International Business Management (IBM) programme, the post-holder will work with colleagues to deliver our international postgraduate programmes, whilst acting as a dissertation supervisor.

We would be particularly interested in academics with postgraduate experience in modules covering International Business, International Marketing, Change Management, Decision Making, and Managing People Effectively; thus, experience working with or alongside these sectors/areas will be an advantage.

About the Team

The Business subject area is going through a period of rapid growth of our postgraduate programmes and requires additional resource. Although the team is small currently, we expect to see resources grow alongside the growth of several programmes. Collaboration is key to our success with most staff involved in teaching across programmes, working with colleagues in other schools or departments, and engaging with professional practice, knowledge exchange, and research. Our focus is on supporting one another to succeed together, and we will look for the post-holder to demonstrate a commitment to working in this manner.

About You

You will have a background with experience in teaching and developing the postgraduate portfolio. Specialisation in areas such as International Business, International Marketing, Change Management, Decision Making, or Managing People Effectively is highly desirable. Dissertation supervision is also important to this role, along with experience in supervising postgraduate dissertations, guiding students through the research process, and ensuring high academic standards. Experience as a course leader or module leader for postgraduate programs would be advantageous, showcasing the ability to coordinate courses, develop curriculum, and manage program logistics.

Skills, Attributes and Responsibilities

• Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working within a team-oriented environment where collaboration with colleagues across various disciplines and departments is essential.
• Adaptability: A proactive approach to adapting teaching methods and content to suit the needs of a diverse, international student body.
• Teaching and Delivery: Delivering engaging and high-quality teaching across international business management modules and possibly other postgraduate courses as needed.
• Supervision and Guidance: Acting as a dissertation supervisor for postgraduate students, providing mentorship and academic guidance throughout their research.
• Collaboration and Support: Working closely with the growing team to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning, including participation in interdisciplinary collaborations and contribution to school-wide activities.
• Student Engagement: Fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement.
• Industry Connection: Experience working in or alongside the sectors relevant to international business and management, providing real-world insights and connections to the teaching content.
• Course Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate postgraduate courses, including managing academic staff and resources effectively.
• Research and Professional Practice: Active involvement in research, knowledge exchange, or industry practice to enhance teaching quality and keep course content relevant and impactful.

Overall, the successful candidate would be a proactive academic with general expertise in areas around international business. They should have course leader and teaching experience while possessing a collaborative approach that aligns with the University of Suffolk's growth-oriented and supportive ethos.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Agile and flexible working, including family-friendly policies.
• Competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes, and discounted racket sports.
• Up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 (PM)

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Dr Ross Kemble, Associate Director of the Leadership and Management Academy at r.kemble@uos.ac.uk

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