Lecturer in Work Based Learning and Development

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally minded institution with a clear focus on delivering high-quality teaching and research. A culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating, innovative and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.

Faculty / Directorate

Leicester Castle Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to over 3000 students with additional students studying at a number of our overseas partners. Our growing corporate and apprenticeship provision includes learners on open programmes working toward general management qualifications and bespoke programmes developed for organizations with specialist requirements. The Business School has a rapidly growing community of academics who deliver outstanding learning experiences to our students.

Role

Lecturers in Work Based Learning and Development will collaborate with other academics on programme teams and employers to support learners through their journeys on vocational qualifications, including apprenticeships.

Our Vision is to build a vibrant, inclusive community of future leaders - inspired by our values; committed to a just, peaceful and sustainable world.

Our Mission is to develop confident, curious, ambitious graduates to become compassionate, responsible leaders and global citizens of the future. Through empowering education, research and engagement with the business community, we will address societal challenges fostering an entrepreneurial and agile mindset to deal with the complexity and ambiguity of our contemporary world.

Our Values are to support each other. We value difference and are honest and compassionate towards others. Together we will be courageous in exploring possibilities, breaking down barriers and re-imagining new horizons.

The School has strong links with professional bodies, global industries and the business community. We work closely with businesses organisations to develop a curriculum that will prepare our students for the contemporary world of work. Our students regularly interact with businesses in our region with field trips, live projects and through guest lectures.

Ideal Candidate

We are recruiting experienced academics to support our growth and to continue building our excellent learning community. You should strive towards teaching excellence and demonstrate familiarity with assessing and reviewing progress on vocational awards. We pride ourselves on being surrounded by a culture of empowerment, and we are looking for academics who can join us on this journey. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS check.

For more details about all of the roles available and the skills required for each, please view the Job Description/Person Specification document.

To be considered for the role, please submit an application form by clicking ‘Apply’ and upload an up-to-date CV.