"Hourly Paid Lecturer in Business Management"

Bath Spa U Ltd. is part of the Bath Spa University Group which is wholly owned by Bath Spa University. Based at our London campus in Canary Wharf, Bath Spa U Ltd operates a distinct model of higher education and we are proud to serve a non-traditional student population. As such, we are looking for candidates who can thrive in this unique environment and contribute meaningfully to our students’ academic journey.

Purpose of the role

As a member of the academic team, you will undertake teaching, assessment and classroom administration associated and undergraduate modules in Business Management at Bath Spa U Ltd.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of programs within a Higher Education setting,
• Tutor students, including final year supervision, and offer appropriate support to enable students to achieve their goals and progress to positive destinations.
• Contribute to the development and continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and students.
• Deliver subject-specific sessions in line with the Learning Outcomes and syllabuses of modules.
• Set out measures to understand the learning needs of students on their modules.
• Support students with timely formative feedback to the extent prescribed by each of the program specifications.
• Mark and provide summative feedback within the prescribed deadline
• Produce appropriate module/unit reports.
• To take responsibility for additional academic responsibilities, such as Module Leadership, etc.

Personal Specification

Essential:

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of working in virtual learning environments (VLEs) to support learners.

Desirable:

• Already hold or be pursuing a higher degree in a relevant area.
• Prior experience of different teaching methods and/or experience of university level teaching.
• A Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Demonstrate in-depth subject knowledge appropriate to the role
• Excellent communication skills appropriate for teaching undergraduates with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work successfully as part of a small team.
• Ability to manage own time with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational/administrative and IT skills
• A clear commitment to a student-centred teaching and learning environment.
• Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to change

Desirable:

• Awareness of issues in learning and teaching in HE.

Why Join Us

At Bath Spa U Ltd, we are proud of our dynamic and growing community and are building a culture that’s all about growth, collaboration, and innovation. Being a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to help shape our future, contribute to our continued success, and enjoy the benefits of being part of a forward-thinking institution.

Across the Bath Spa University Group, we share the same values:

• Respect
• Inclusivity
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave (5.6 weeks) + Bank holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Policy
• Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pays
• Training and Self-development Opportunities