Lecturer in Business Management

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is at the forefront of developing innovative,entrepreneurial and sustainable solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges,including food security, climate resilience, rural prosperity and the transition to net zero. Akey part of achieving this mission is ensuring that our students learn from academics andpractitioners who combine subject expertise with real-world insight.,

• Deliver teaching through lectures, tutorials, seminars, site visits, practical exercises,
and other modes of delivery to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Create student awareness of current professional practice through experiential
learning, including visits, case studies, and engagement with external speakers.
• Contribute to the development of taught programmes that are cutting edge and
embrace the latest innovations in teaching and learning.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of teaching approaches that integrate realworld
practices with theoretical concepts.
• Design, deliver, and mark a range of student assessments, as required by module
specifications within the programmes, and carry out moderation of marked assessments.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations.
• Provide academic support for students (all staff have Academic Support Tutor
responsibilities).
• Engage in the continual update of your knowledge and understanding of teaching and
learning.,
• Engage in relevant scholarly activity, for example collaborative projects with
community partners.
• In a professional capacity, contribute to the creation and development of subject
knowledge.
• Engage in knowledge exchange activities by collaborating with industry partners on
key projects or consultancy work.3. ADMINISTRATION
• Manage modules, programmes, and other tasks.
• Attend programme meetings, subject area meetings, award boards, external examiner
meetings, and other management meetings arising from the assigned responsibilities.
• Assist the RAU's Careers Service to support students and engage with employers.
• Be part of the Land & Property Management recruitment team.
• Participate in the corporate life of the RAU as deemed relevant by your line manager.
• Contribute to the development of the wider University's curriculum and academic
agenda. General responsibilities
• The University is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply
with current legislation, University policies and good practice guidance.
• All staff are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of
children and vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Line managers have a responsibility to ensure their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff are required to participate in the University appraisal process and should
ensure they are familiar with the process and plan time to prepare for their appraisal. Following the appraisal, staff are expected to undertake any necessary learning and development, and work towards the objectives that have been set.
• The University expects staff to attend any training designated as mandatory and to
undertake learning and development activities to support their role. Line managers must facilitate learning and development within their teams.
• It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any information obtained in
the course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and that restricted information or highly restricted information to which they have access remains confidential during and after their employment at the Royal Agricultural University. All staff must undergo appropriate data protection training as required.
• All absence from work must be reported in accordance with the University's absence
procedures and recorded on iTrent.University ValuesAs a University we have chosen five values to underpin our learning community. These arethe values which we will all work by and for which we want the RAU to be known. We are:
• Collaborative - we believe in the power of working together. We are stronger as a
community of practice - inspiring each other, identifying shared goals, and providing reciprocal support leads to greater success.
• Open-Minded - we are receptive to new ideas and we value the diversity of experiences
and skills. We are committed to listening to everyone across the RAU community.
• Resourceful - we adopt creative approaches to achieve our goals while setting higher
standards, promoting professionalism and sustainability.
• Responsible - individually and collectively we take accountability for our actions working
with integrity to achieve the highest ethical standards.
• Inclusive - we acknowledge the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and are
committed to maintaining an environment that seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination and respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Business Management tocontribute to the delivery and continued development of our Business programmes. Theseinclude the CMI-accredited BSc (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) AgriculturalBusiness Management, and MSc Business Management, alongside opportunities tocontribute across the wider curriculum.We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in marketing and businessmanagement, particularly in the following areas: Marketing Management, Changing ConsumerBehaviour, Business Communication and Negotiating Skills, Global Marketing Strategy, DigitalMarketing, Brand Management, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.The successful candidate will bring either a developing or established profile in teaching,scholarship and/or professional practice, together with the ability to inspire students throughthe integration of academic theory and practical application. We particularly welcomeapplicants with knowledge and understanding of the UK higher education system, coupledwith relevant subject expertise and practical industry experience in marketing,communications, business development, customer insight, or related business disciplines.In addition to delivering high-quality teaching, the postholder will contribute to curriculumdevelopment, student support, scholarship, knowledge exchange, and engagement withindustry partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing graduates tobecome future leaders, communicators, marketers, and managers in an increasingly globaland rapidly changing business environment.As part of the application process, applicants invited to interview will be asked todemonstrate their teaching skills by preparing and delivering a short teaching session on arelevant topic aimed at undergraduate students. All newly appointed academic staff whohave not already achieved a relevant teaching qualification for Higher Education or QualifiedTeacher Status are expected to study and attain the Post Graduate Certificate in AcademicPractice (PGCAP) or equivalent within two years of appointment in the role, the cost ofwhich is covered by the RAU., LECTURER SENIOR Education and Professional Qualifications Essential (E) or LECTURER Desirable (D) Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Honours degree in a relevant discipline or significant E E equivalent professional experience. Postgraduate qualification or evidence of substantial E E professional standing in a relevant field. Postgraduate teaching qualification and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to D E achieve within two years of appointment)., Teaching Essential (E) or LECTURER Desirable (D) Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Knowledge and understanding of the UK higher education sector and/or equivalent learning D E environments. Experience of module design, module leadership, D E assessment, and quality assurance processes. Ability to deliver engaging teaching to undergraduate E E and/or postgraduate students. Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning E E environment. Ability to incorporate industry practice, case studies E E and experiential learning into teaching. Experience of supervising undergraduate and/or D E postgraduate research projects. Demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following: Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, D D Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Global Marketing Strategy, and Marketing Communications., Scholarship Essential (E) or LECTURER Desirable (D) Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Ability to engage in scholarly activity and contribute E E to subject development. Evidence of knowledge exchange, consultancy, D E collaborative projects, and / or industry engagement. Ability to develop partnerships with industry, D E professional bodies and external stakeholders. Evidence of leadership in scholarship, curriculum D E innovation or academic development., Professional and Industry Experience Essential (E) or LECTURER Desirable (D) Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Relevant professional experience within marketing, communications, business development, customer D E insight, commercial management, or related business disciplines. Ability to translate professional experience into D E student learning and employability outcomes. Established professional networks relevant to the D E role. Membership of a relevant professional body. D D, Personal Attributes Essential (E) or LECTURER Desirable (D) Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. E E Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and E E with external partners. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. E E Commitment to continuous professional development. E E Ability to contribute positively to the wider academic E E community.