Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Events Management

About the Role

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Events Management to join our expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching, research and industry engagement, delivering programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

You will:

• Deliver engaging teaching across hospitality, events and related disciplines
• Take on module leadership and (at Senior level) programme leadership responsibilities
• Design and deliver innovative, inclusive learning experiences
• Supervise student research and live projects, including events-based learning
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality enhancement
• Engage with industry partners to enhance student experience and employability
• Contribute to research, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange activity

At Senior Lecturer level, you will also contribute to programme leadership, strategic development, and key areas such as research, employability or outreach.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and committed academic or industry professional with expertise in Hospitality, Events Management or a related field.

You will bring:

• A master’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline
• Experience of teaching and/or industry practice in hospitality or events
• Experience of developing engaging and inclusive teaching and learning approaches
• Experience supervising student projects or live event activity
• A strong understanding of industry needs and graduate employability

Skills and qualities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver engaging teaching and support diverse learners
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build industry relationships
• A commitment to research, scholarship and/or professional practice

What You’ll Need to Thrive

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about student success and industry engagement, with the ability to bring real-world insight into the classroom. You will be proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, with a genuine interest in contributing to a collaborative academic community.

Some evidence of a Teaching qualification or training is essential at the Senior Lecturer level.

Location

Docklands Campus

Salary

£46,471 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Full Time
Fixed Term

Contract Length

12 months

Closing Date

Monday 27 April 2026

Reference

0737-26-A

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.