The University of Manchester
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Operations Management and Project Management
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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Operations Management and Project Management
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Operations Management and Project Management
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), Faculty of Humanities
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our Information Systems & Operations Management Group at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). This is an exciting opportunity to deliver world-class teaching in Operations Management and Project Management, supported by a commitment to pedagogic scholarship.
Based on the University’s Oxford Road campus, this is a full-time, permanent position. The role focuses on:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Innovating curriculum design through case-based learning, simulations, and experiential approaches
- Connecting theory with practice, particularly in digital operations and project delivery
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and delivering high-quality teaching across relevant programmes
- Leading teaching in:
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Business Improvement
- Service Operations
- Guiding student projects and offering academic and pastoral support
- Developing innovative teaching materials and contributing to programme curriculum enhancement
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About You
Essential Criteria
- A doctoral degree (or near completion) or a relevant professional qualification
- Specialist knowledge in Operations Management and/or Project Management
- Practical university-level teaching experience, including designing and delivering modules
- A passion for engaging students and a skillset in diverse teaching and assessment methods
Desirable (but not mandatory) Criteria
- Expertise in:
- Digital operations
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Project scheduling
- Performance measurement
- Experience in programme development and student support systems
- Evidence of pedagogic scholarship or teaching innovation
- Engagement with professional bodies or industry partners
Appointment Level & Expectations
- Candidates may be appointed as a Lecturer (Grade 6/7) or Senior Lecturer (Grade 8), depending on experience.
- Senior Lecturer candidates should demonstrate:
- A strong track record in teaching excellence
- Curriculum leadership
- Pedagogic scholarship commitment
- Senior Lecturer candidates should demonstrate:
Benefits
- Generous pension contribution
- 29 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
- Access to structured professional development, including:
- Advance HE accreditation
- Dedicated scholarship allowance
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Flexible Working
For flexibility and hybrid working options: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/
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Contact Enquiries
Professor Michelle Carter / Dr Tahir Abbas Syed
Application support:
- Recruitment Services: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
- Technical support: Jobseekers Support
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