Lecturer in Marketing

School of Business and Creative Industries

London Campus

Lecturer in Marketing  - REQ050

AC3: £48,349 - £54,395 per annum + £4683 London Weighting Allowance

Full time:  35 hours per week, Permanent

THE POST – Lecturer in Marketing 

UWS School of Business and Creative Industries has successfully and significantly grown its presence on our London campus, delivering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  As a result of this, we are continuing to make a significant investment in academic posts to support both our students and our strategic development, helping to further position the school as a key player locally, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking applications from individuals to join the School’s Division of Marketing, Innovation, Tourism and Events Division as a Lecturer in Marketing. You will be joining us at a very exciting time in our development and would become part of a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community offering support and guidance – through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.  You will have opportunities to help build the reputation and profile of our School as a leading contributor to the economic and social development of the communities in which we work as well as engage in exciting international opportunities.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree and relevant postgraduate/PhD qualification or equivalent qualification Fellowship of Advance HE
• Practical experience in industry and be able to develop and lead projects in partnership with external stakeholders as well as to engage in teaching and other scholarly activities.
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education Appropriate evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the school’s priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, or knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)
• Experience of delivering and developing modules across the area of marketing (undergraduate and postgraduate levels); and experience of hybrid delivery of learning and teaching and of use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses. With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

The School of Business & Creative Industries at UWS is a vibrant community, delivering innovative learning and teaching alongside a rapidly developing research and enterprise profile. You will join a supportive and motivating team, where you will be part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary community of scholars and students from around the world. Students benefit from our strong links with industry, and the world-class research that underpins our courses, delivered on each of our five campuses and through many partners across the globe.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance.
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Informal enquiries in the first instance, can be made to Lorraine Quinn, Head of Division, by email to lorraine.quinn@uws.ac.uk

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter on how you meet the criteria for the role to jobs@uws.ac.uk

To request a job description and person specification, please contact the recruitment team at jobs@uws.ac.uk

Closing Date:            10 October 2023

Interview Date:          26 October 2023

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.