Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Based at our state of the art, £75 million Cavendish Building in the heart of Derby, at Derby International Business School, we are not just educating future business leaders – we’re shaping innovators, disruptors, and pioneers ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Our curriculum is designed in partnership with leading organisations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, and local enterprise hubs, ensuring our graduates meet the demands of a competitive business environment.

Our programmes are accredited by top professional bodies, including CIMA, ACCA, CIM, and CIPD, setting the gold standard in business education.

Business and Management

With a curriculum accredited by several different professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), cutting-edge facilities, and strong links to employers such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Bloc Digital, we offer an inspiring environment where academic excellence meets practical impact.

About the Role

As Lecturer in Human Resource Management, you will be supported by an experienced team to teach and supervise a range of undergraduates, postgraduates and executive clients. With a focus upon Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership or Change Management, you will play a central role in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that motivates, challenges and inspires students.

A strong focus will be placed on embedding employability within the curriculum, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry practice and equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for success in the workplace.

The anticipated interview date is Monday 22nd June.

About You

We are seeking an engaging and collaborative individual with experience or knowledge of the higher education environment, and the ability to deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching using a range of approaches to support students.

Candidates should hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject area, alongside CIPD accreditation, and Fellowship of Advance HE (or a willingness to achieve FHEA status).

Experience of working within a HR Management training environment would also be advantageous, as well as a PhD qualification and/or Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (or equivalent).

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Tina Bass, Subject Lead for Business and Management via t.bass@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button above.