Lecturer for Business

Lecturer that has experience in Accounting and Finance, Digital Media, and Research or Project-based courses.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

• Teach on short courses and academic programmes ranging from Undergraduate to Postgraduate level.
• Undertake the role as a Course Director and Module Leader across the various programmes as assigned.

Teaching & Learning·

• Take on the role as the Course Director and Module Leader as assigned.
• Manage the team of associate lecturers including lecture induction, class observations, and conduct staff development seminars.
• Design and develop high quality curriculum and course materials within the existing academic framework.
• Review and ensure all coursework and exam assessments meet the intended learning outcomes of each module according to the course and module specification.
• Administer the setting and marking of coursework and examination, conduct internal moderation of all coursework with marking guides and QPMS examination in alignment with the course and module specification.
• Facilitate the internal moderation of all coursework and examination results in alignment with the course and module specification before presentation to the end of term for Module/Subject Assessment Board and Program Assessment Board.
• Facilitate university site visits, the university audits and program reviews.
• Conduct objective assessments on coursework and examination appeal cases.
• Supervise Undergraduate and Postgraduate Final Year Projects/Dissertation/Research Work and facilitate the classes/workshops as assigned.
• Prepare and conduct lectures and tutorials/workshops/lab sessions/studio sessions as assigned (including overseas if required).
• Review the student module evaluation and conduct the student focus groups or Student-Staff Liaison meetings.
• Engage in student development by providing strong learning support and monitoring of students' academic performances.
• Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced studies.
• Develop online learning strategies with a duality of pedagogical functions (online learning, blended learning).
• Support or lead the projects in setting up with new or existing partner University or industry partner, and to prepare the documentation needed for the approval process.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Expected to have research skills and familiar with SPSS, R, Excel, NVIVO, Novi Survey, e-learning platforms, other statistical modelling and online survey software.

Teamworking

• Review and approve teaching assignments as proposed by the school.
• Extend and enhance the work of the department by promoting programmes and encouraging staff to develop innovative approaches to activities such as student recruitment and retention.
• Attend department and programme meetings in order to contribute to the decision making process and to develop productive working relationships within and across teams.

Miscellaneous duties

• Other administrative duties/projects as assigned by Reporting Officer.
• Participate in the school's events, marketing campaigns and projects.

Requirements

• PHD Holder (At least a pass at GCE 'O' level or its equivalent in the language medium of the programme/module.) OR Master Degree pursuing PHD.
• 3-4 years of experience with teaching experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development, and administration within a higher education environment.
• Have taught various business disciplines but not limited to Accounting and Finance, Digital Media, and Research or Project-based courses
• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and the ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of professional practice.
• Teaching qualifications, e.g. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) and Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in new programme development and managing university programmes (UK /Australia).
• Enthusiasm in working in an interdisciplinary context.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in working with digital technology including an interest in emerging technology and techniques and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to handle difficult situations, lead and motivate people.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team involving senior managers.
• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.
• An understanding of the changing landscape within the education sector nationally and internationally.
• Willing to work shift hours (e.g. evenings and/or weekends).