Lecturer in Human Resource Management (Teaching Focussed)

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

As a key member of the School, you will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a particular focus on distance learning. You will design, develop, and deliver high-quality digital learning materials, as well as engage students through lectures, seminars, and discussion boards. Your responsibilities will include setting assignments, exams, and providing supervision for dissertations and projects.

In addition to teaching, you will have the opportunity to contribute to scholarship in the field of Human Resource Management. Your expertise will help shape the curriculum, ensuring it remains at the forefront of research-led teaching. You will also engage with external stakeholders in business, policymaking, and other sectors, helping the School to maximise its impact on societal and economic wellbeing. There are also opportunities to contribute to the internationalisation of the curriculum and to support innovation in teaching and assessment practices.

We are looking for someone with particular expertise in Human Resource Management, Organisational behaviour, Change Management, Employment Relations or People Analytics. This is a teaching focussed role through which you will join a community of experienced teachers and interdisciplinary researchers.

About you

With a PhD (completed or near completion) or with equivalent relevant experience in Human Resource Management or a related field you will be a recognised expert in this area. You will have experience in designing and delivering teaching to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including distance learning modules. A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, as well as the ability to engage students through a range of delivery methods, is essential. You should also be willing to seek external recognition for your teaching, such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), if not already obtained.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team is important, as is the capacity to manage and organise your own workload effectively. A proven ability to supervise postgraduate research students and a record of publications in leading journals are desirable, as is experience of engaging with industry and other external stakeholders. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or a willingness to obtain this qualification would be an advantage.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Deborah Price on dp419@leicester.ac.uk

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 5 November 2024. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. 

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 27 October 2024

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