Senior Lecturer in Events Management

The University of Northampton - Northampton Business School (NBS)

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Events Management

£31,331 - £44,607 per annum

About this postApplications are invited from events management specialists ready to make a significant contribution to the planning, delivery, assessment and enhancement of teaching and learning for students on events related programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels within the Business School. A demonstrable specialism in one or more of the following is highly desirable; public sector events, business events, event risk management. This role may involve overseas and distance learning as well as class-based delivery. The ability to provide a high quality student experience informed by research and/or industry practice is essential. Depending on the level of appointment, the role holder may also make a significant contribution to programme leadership and programme developments. A relevant post-graduate degree is essential, and a Doctorate (achieved or nearing completion) in the subject area is highly desirable.

About Northampton Business SchoolThe Northampton Business School (NBS) is ambitious, confident and entrepreneurial. With 88% of our students registering overall satisfaction (source: ABS 2012) we are ranked in the top 30% of UK business schools on this measure and in the top 15% for our teaching, whilst over 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduating (source: DLHE 2012). We are a Top 50 University in the Guardian University Guide Rankings 2014. Our School is financially strong, and staff turnover is low.

NBS is dedicated to achieving an excellent student experience, as measured by student satisfaction, retention, performance and employability. We are externally facing, internationally oriented and actively engaged in a wide and growing range of enterprise, social enterprise, corporate education & training and applied research activity. Our staff deliver programmes in four continents and embrace enterprising behaviours. We continue to grow, despite national concerns in our sector, overachieving in 2012-13 on both home and overseas student recruitment targets and international, enterprise and research income. 

Following our considerable recent success, we invite applications from dedicated, ambitious team players who share our enterprising approach. In return we offer a pleasant, supportive working environment and considerable opportunity for personal growth and development. Moreover, you will be part of a continuing success story and will share in the accolades that follow.

Quote Ref: UN1116
Closing Date: 23 June 2013

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