Part Time £ Variable / Per Hour REF: NUVL0625
Closing deadline for applications: 27/06/2025
Birmingham Newman University is located in a quiet residential area only a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, which creates a tranquil and focused learning environment for students. Newman is a different kind of university; we’re driven by the belief that higher education should enable us to develop new ways of understanding the world and help make a positive impact within it.
Newman’s interactive teaching styles and pedagogy of partnership seek to ensure that we teach and learn with our students, working together to make a difference in and for our communities. With a diverse study body, providing a personalised student experience is a hallmark of the Newman offer; we listen to students to continually improve and shape the University experience empowering all students to be able to grow and succeed.
Birmingham Newman University is inviting applications for Visiting Lecturers in Business Management to contribute to the delivery of our dynamic and growing Business programmes. We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
About the Role:
As a Visiting Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching across our Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation programmes in Business Management. You will contribute to the planning, delivery, and assessment of modules, ensuring an engaging and supportive learning environment for our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Delivery: Plan and deliver sessions across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation programmes in Business Management.
• Assessment: Develop assignment briefs, assess coursework and examinations, and ensure all assessments align with university standards and quality assurance processes.
• Feedback: Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback to support student learning and progression.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with academic colleagues to enhance programme delivery and student experience.
• Technology Integration: Effectively use digital tools and platforms (e.g., Moodle VLE) to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Subject Lead or Course Leader.

If appointed as a Visiting Lecturer, teaching will be allocated on an hourly basis. Successful applicants will be contacted when their expertise is required during the course of the academic year. The number of hours available will be subject to course requirements and may be offered at short notice. The hourly rate of pay for this role varies dependant on the type of work completed. Please see Appendix One of the associated job description for more information.
Relevant subject expertise is essential. Teaching experience and/or a teaching qualification is also preferred.

Short summary of main essential criteria

• A Masters qualification in a relevant subject
• Experience in planning, teaching, and assessing courses in Higher Education or experience in delivering professional education or training, with an ability to express ideas and arguments with clarity and enthusiasm.
• An ability to support students both academically and pastorally
• An excellent standard of spoken and written communication and academic writing, coupled with the ability to develop these skills in students.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of current trends and practices in Business Management
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a teaching team.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities.
• Flexibility to work over 7 days, including evenings

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact m.hawela@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 27nd June 2025
Interviews will take place on: 30th July 2025
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

• Design and Delivery: Plan and deliver sessions across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Foundation programmes in Business Management.
• Assessment: Develop assignment briefs, assess coursework and examinations, and ensure all assessments align with university standards and quality assurance processes.
• Feedback: Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback to support student learning and progression.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with academic colleagues to enhance programme delivery and student experience.
• Technology Integration: Effectively use digital tools and platforms (e.g., Moodle VLE) to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Subject Lead or Course Leader