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Full-time Lecturer – Business – University of Wolverhampton

Malvern’s Vision is to be a trusted global partner in education, delivering pathways, language experiences, and university services that transform lives and shape futures through innovation and collaboration, supporting our Mission to equip students for success through language experiences, university pathways, and career-focused learning, and help our partners grow through innovative education services.

Our company values are PASSION in that we are driven by a deep passion for education, inspiring students and partners to achieve excellence and success. EXPERTISE in our extensive experience in international education, we deliver trusted, cutting-edge support to students and partners. CREATIVITY in embracing fresh ideas and innovation, crafting dynamic learning experiences and tailored solutions for a changing world. CHANGE-MAKING to drive positive change through education, innovation, and a commitment to making a lasting impact on society and the environment. COLLABORATION to build strong partnerships and foster teamwork, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

We now seek an experienced and dynamic Full-time Lecturer to join our team at the University of Wolverhampton International Study Centre. This role is pivotal in supporting our Pathway Division through a period of significant change and expansion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching in Business, ensuring that our diverse body of international students achieves outstanding academic outcomes and is fully supported in their learning journey.

The ideal candidate will promote best practices in all aspects of their work, and be sympathetic to our students; they will take decisions and accept responsibility, have a willingness to learn and adapt, and most importantly have a positive attitude which will underpin the delivery and further growth of our programmes at our centre at the University of Wolverhampton.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning:

• Deliver engaging and effective Business seminars as part of our foundation, international year one and pre-masters programs.
• Continuously update and tailor teaching content and methods to meet the diverse needs of international students.
• Implement innovative classroom techniques to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Mark and moderate students’ summative work and assist lecturers with formative assessment when necessary.

Student Support and Guidance:

• Act as a personal tutor to assigned students, offering guidance and support for academic and personal development.
• Work with lecturers, program leaders and the Group Academic Director to identify individual students that need further support and tailor a support plan for these students.
• Work closely with Student Services to ensure a high standard of pastoral care and support student welfare.

Academic Leadership:

• Serve as a module leader, responsible for the curriculum development and continuous improvement of the Business modules tailoring it to the cohort and programme level.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative staff to align the study skills curriculum with broader academic goals and student needs.

Key Relationships

• Report to the Head of Learning & Teaching on all aspects of the role, in particular in the progress monitoring reporting of individual students’ engagement and achievement throughout the semester.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• MBA or Master’s with significant experience in a relevant subject area
• Proven experience in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate level
• An ability to work autonomously
• Patience, commitment and sensitivity to the needs of international pathway students
• Excellent organisational, planning, collaboration and communication skills
• A collaborative approach, with experience working across departments or institutions
• High proficiency in using technology to support teaching, learning, assessment and feedback
• An ability to meet conflicting deadlines
• A student-focused approach to teaching and learning
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may involve the fulfilment of other duties as deemed required by the organisation.

Safeguarding

As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• references will be followed up;
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;
• reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
• appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

The successful applicant will be recruited subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Please be aware the classes will be delivered on campus, not online, so the applicant must be willing to travel to the site.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please submit your application to careers@malvernplc.com

Pay: £38,745.95 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person