Lecturer in Business (MSc) - Leeds - #1768759

Department/Faculty:Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:(On-site): Leeds

Type of Contract:Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) -(N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

Our Vision:Changing lives through education.

What We Do:GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with BSU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business, construction, computing, project management, psychology and counselling.BSU students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. 96.1% of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.

We are currently seekingfull time Lecturers to teach MSc Global Business.You will also need to be flexible to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends.

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.


• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.


• Manage and lead modules/units.


• Keep up to date with subject-specific and pedagogic innovations.


• As part of a team, play a full and pro-active part in engaging and retaining students.


• Attend meetings as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.

To actively be involved in staff development activities and peer observations

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree in construction management, project management or equivalent; You will hold qualifications at least Master’s level in a relevant subject area and will usually hold a PhD or be able to demonstrate equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline.


• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)


• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses


• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback


• Experience teaching in the wider subject area


• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners both online and face to face.


• Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students


• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter


• A firm commitment to personal and professional development


• 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


• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills


• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent