About the Role
Candidates joining as Senior Lecturers at this stage will be part of a fast-growing and elite academic community at OUC. By demonstrating leadership capabilities, motivation, and productivity, they may be considered for senior roles and responsibilities, such as Dean/Associate Dean of the School, Programme Leader, Module Leader, or Coordinator. There are ample opportunities for professional growth within the institution for the right candidates.
Our Expectations
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to:
· Deliver a range of modules across the programme.
· Develop teaching materials and assessments for the modules they deliver. Senior Lecturers are expected to contribute to teaching materials and assessment development for all modules across programmes to meet learning objectives.
· Update and revise existing modules in line with the latest industry developments.
· Collaborate with industry advisory boards to enhance programme relevance and quality.
· Develop assessments in accordance with LJMU guidelines, adhering to assessment matrices and deadlines for verification and external moderation.
· Act as a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio.
· Mentor and coach students, addressing academic concerns, performance, and progression.
· Teach and assess students across written and presentation skills, providing individualised feedback.
· Participate in extracurricular activities to foster teamwork and student engagement.
· Supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
· Comply with LJMU academic regulations and OUC quality assurance processes.
· Contribute to the development of existing programmes and the introduction of new ones.
· Develop and deliver CPD and short courses to expand the School of Leadership and Business's portfolio.
· Engage in approved research within strategic priority areas.
· Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and field excursions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
· Attend departmental, school, and faculty meetings, and participate in committee memberships.
· Commit to continuous professional and personal development.
· Proactively contribute to the college’s strategic growth plans and corporate initiatives.
About You
We expect you to demonstrate the following:
A postgraduate degree (preferably a PhD, or a master’s degree with relevant industry experience). Candidates pursuing a PhD in a related field are also encouraged to apply.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ambition and motivation to achieve academic research excellence.
Proven ability to inspire and maximise students’ potential through trust, engagement, and leadership.
Expertise in teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring, and assessments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.
Strong organisational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and an innovative mindset.
Experience and/or qualifications in teaching at the tertiary level.
