Lecturer in HRM

Bangor Business School are seeking to appoint to a permanent full-time lecturer in Human Resource Management. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at all levels with some modules drawing on their research interests and expertise, and to contribute to postgraduate supervision.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop new modules in HRM at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They must have a flexible attitude to teaching and learning, with an ability to contribute to modules in the management area. The School is looking to appoint to Teaching and Scholarship contract Grade 7 or 8, depending on skills and experience. Further details are contained within this advert as to the responsibilities and requirements for both grades.

The successful candidate will contribute proactively to Bangor’s ambitions as a sustainable university. They will make a substantial input to the process of equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to work and live in a way that safeguards environmental, social, economic and cultural well-being.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Informal enquiries to Prof. Michael Butler [email protected]

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 21/04/2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities

The Business, Management and Marketing Group at Bangor Business School encompasses a range of disciplines including Organisational Behaviour, HRM, Strategy, Marketing, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Management. The Group’s research focuses on the innovative use of management approaches and techniques as well as how organisations orchestrate their resources and processes to enhance their competitiveness.

We have received over £10 million in funding in recent years in leadership, social enterprise and green innovation. The research active group is committed to knowledge generation, transfer and commercialisation and is very keen to enhance its teaching and research in areas related to sustainability. We focus upon private, public and not for profit sectors in order to develop understanding of key domains within the broader sphere of management.

We have popular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business, Management and Marketing. All of our master’s degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management and our MBA Environmental Management is also accredited by the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). We have a strong track-record in developing newly qualified PhDs into successful academics.

The School was ranked 3rd for Business & Management in the 2023 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) and 26th by the Times/Sunday Times for the Business, Management and Marketing subject area.

• To deliver quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that engages students and delivers a transformative education.
• To conduct scholarship at an appropriate level for the Grade of the post. 
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including project and dissertation supervision.
• To perform administrative tasks effectively as designated by the Head of School.

Grade 7

Teaching duties will include:

• Establishing a record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lectures and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate level, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes including delivery of quality modules that attract, engage and retain students.
• Motivating students to proactively engage in their learning, and providing meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work within agreed deadlines.
• Examining and supervising/co-supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Keeping abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments.
• Ensuring that all students are provided with a supportive learning environment and provide advice and guidance to individual students as their personal tutor;
• Participating in Quality Enhancement procedures.
• Contributing to the teaching and assessment of the School’s portfolio of HRM and Management modules and programmes at various levels according to the needs of the School, including designing, developing and delivery of a range of teaching materials for study at various levels.
• Relating, wherever possible and practicable, teaching to the surrounding area by using the local environment to engage students.

Administrative duties will include:

• Participating in student recruitment and induction procedures of the School.
• Contributing to the School’s management and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contributing to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to promoting the School and enhancing its external profile.
• Taking responsibility for specific modules as appropriate, working towards ensuring optimum module evaluation results.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the working of the committee structures of the School and College.
• Contributing to areas of academic-related administration.
• Undertaking other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

Grade 8

Teaching duties will include, in addition to the above:

• Initiating and taking forward the development of new programmes that will appeal to a wider market.
• Building links with external agencies to provide work experience for students that could lead towards them gaining an additional professionally recognised qualification.

Administrative duties will include, in addition to the above:

• Contributing to the organisation of School conferences and/or research seminars.
• Liaising and working with other staff positively within the College and the University, and other bodies as required.
• Leadership of areas of academic-related administration;
• Creating links with external agencies and employers.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance reviews and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant ethical, legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• PhD in HRM or a related/relevant subject area. We will consider applicants who are close to completing their PhD for the Grade 7 position.
• Desirable
• HEA Fellowship or eligibility for this (Grade 7) OR PGCertHE or equivalent/ recognised by the HEA as a Fellow for the Grade 8 position

Experience/Knowledge

Teaching:

Grade 7 Desirable

• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
• Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice.
• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Experience of contribution to the wider student experience e.g. recruitment/retention; employability/enterprise initiatives; student welfare.

Grade 8

Essential

• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
• Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice.
• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects. Desirable

Desirable

• Experience of contribution to the wider student experience e.g. recruitment/retention; employability/enterprise initiatives; student welfare.

Skills/Abilities

Grade 7

Essential

• Openness to engage with innovative and exciting approaches to teaching.
• Commitment to pastoral care and the student experience
• Ability to help students to develop their capacity at appropriate levels and effectively apply teaching and learning methods.
• Have a flexible approach to teaching and be willing to teach outside the immediate area of specialism.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills and ability to use relevant learning resource software such as Blackboard.

Desirable

• Ability to teach practical transferable skills in HRM and Management and build them into modules to increase student employability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Administrative/managerial competence.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to develop and use online teaching materials.

Grade 8

Essential

• Innovative and exciting approaches to teaching.
• Commitment to pastoral care and the student experience.
• Ability to help students to develop their capacity at appropriate levels and effectively apply teaching and learning methods.
• Have a flexible approach to teaching and be willing to teach outside the immediate area of specialism.
• Ability to teach practical transferable skills in HRM and Management and build them into modules to increase student employability.

• Proven ability to attract, retain and engage a high number of students on modules/courses.
• Ability to engage with external public and commercial agencies to develop work placement opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Administrative/managerial competence.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills and ability to use relevant learning resource software such as Blackboard.
• Ability to develop and use online teaching materials.

Desirable

• Evidence of external networking and profile-raising.

Other

• The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this role.

GENERAL

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.

We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements. If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Please note that we are unable to employ anyone who does not have the right to live and work in the UK legally. When applying for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will be able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.