Lecturer (Project Management)

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London, we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Lecturer (Project Management).

ABOUT US AND THE TEAM 

The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, in early 2025 we will be moving to a new, modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are looking to appoint two lecturers to join the programme. As a Lecturer (Project Management), you will be developing and delivering educational activities on the MSc Project Management and Engineering programme, teaching a variety of subjects including; Project Management methodology, Operations and Contract Management. Alongside the Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager, you will also contribute to the shaping and promotion of teaching and related research and external engagement activities related to the Programme.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive and specific experience teaching Postgraduate Business in Higher Education, as well as subject specific experience in a wide range of Project Management and Engineering subjects and  experience in supervising dissertations at Masters level. You will need to be committed and able to provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience for all students. In addition, strong teamwork, collaboration, organisational skills are a must. Certifications from professional bodies like APM/PMP/Prince 2/RICS or any other body relevant to Project Management and Engineering Management would be considered valuable to this role.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days)
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Our commitment to training and development
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access
• We are accredited Living Wage Employer

Closing Date: Midnight, 31 January 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

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