Lecturer (Teaching and Professional Practice

To deliver a range of high quality teaching, learning, and assessment activities that enhance the student experience. Furthermore, to contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum enhancement. The role holder will be expected to engage in relevant scholarship, professional practice and knowledge exchange activities and have input into administrative duties. Work under professional practice may be grounded in the scholarship of teaching and learning, or pedagogy, or may bring experiences from the world of practice. Teaching and Learning

• Teach across a range of programmes as a member of a teaching team within an area
of an academic school.
• Identify learning needs of students and devise appropriate learning objectives that
offer intellectual challenge
• Act as module leader.
• Produce teaching materials informed by current external and internal research,
scholarship and professional practice that motivate and inspire student learning.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of appropriate pedagogy in the area and
respond to opportunities and challenges of high quality and innovative teaching and learning.
• Devise innovative assessment strategies that meet the needs of students and provide
intellectual challenge.
• Assess the work and progress of students and provide timely and constructive
feedback.,
• Supervise and provide support and guidance for student learning activities, such as
study skills, work-based learning and where appropriate placements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support and guidance for students, signposting to
specialist services where appropriate.
• Act as personal tutor to students, supporting their progress and development as
learners through one to one and group activities, and being a point of contact for reference requests after graduation.
• Contribute to module and programme development and curriculum review.
Professional Practice and Scholarship
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies. Work in
conjunction with others to apply subject knowledge to practice.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism and seek
continuous improvement of own professional practice.
• Maintain currency through active links with industry, external professional bodies
and/or practice.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
• Seek ways of improving teaching and learning, develop or use existing industry
knowledge to contribute to the development of the curriculum to enable relevant and up-to-date learning to enhance graduate employability and the student experience.
• Contribute to activities to help raise the external profile of business provision and to
ensure the course is relevant to local industry needs and those of partner institutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop knowledge exchange activities. Support in
the development and maintenance of internal and external partnerships and stakeholder relations.
• Contribute to scholarship, knowledge exchange and professional practice activities
(including income generation) through links in the professional field.
• Disseminate the results of your work through appropriate channels.eg scholarly
outputs, support to professional associations, contribution to professional development programmes etc. Leadership and Management
• Plan and manage own teaching.
• Perform appropriate administrative tasks associated with teaching and scholarship
activities.
• Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality assurance and enhancement
processes. Citizenship
• Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working
relationships with other team members.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Contribute to wider school and university activities e.g. open days, student welcome,
graduation and clearing events.
• Build internal and external links to enhance own teaching and learning activity.
• Participate in institutional widening participation and outreach activities.
• Act as an ambassador for the university in all interactions with current and prospective
students, staff, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the university's values of an inclusive and diverse community., Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director
of Liverpool Business School.
• A commitment to LJMU's values and regulations and Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in
the Respect Always Charter.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic
and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy and the Climate Change Action Plan.
• The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been
agreed by the university's Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder's mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the university's Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.
• As a commitment to professional development. Liverpool John Moores University
encourages and enables continuous development for all staff. Where you undertake Level 8 training (PhD, EdD, DBA, Professional Doctorate or equivalent) as part of your job, for the duration of your enrolment in the qualification the University will support you by providing time and not expecting your job to involve conducting independent research.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to
externally funded projects within the knowledge exchange domain.

The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude requiredto perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken toimply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant. Essential Factors Evidence An honours degree and a postgraduate degree A, C Appropriate level of experience as appropriate to the discipline of Sport A Business, in Sports Analytics and Technology. Experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional A, I training. Ability to teach Sport Business, preferably in the area of sports analyticsA, I, P or sports technology, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant lectures, tutorials and seminars and to supervise postgraduate students. Evidence of knowledge and practical experience in sport A, I, P analytics/technology Ability to contribute to the curriculum and take responsibility for the A, I effective and efficient delivery of teaching programmes and modules. Evidence of engagement in quality pedagogic and scholarly activity. A, I Ability to undertake organisational and administrative tasks appropriate A, I to working within Higher Education. Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment A, I for students. Ability to provide excellent pastoral and academic support, advice and A, I guidance to students that takes account of their individual needs and circumstances, signposting to specialist services where appropriate. Ability to respond sensitively and appropriately to student needs and A, I concerns taking action in line with institutional policies and expectations where needed. Ability to work both individually and as a member of a teaching team. A, I Ability to use digital technology to develop teaching materials. A, I Excellent communication skills (oral and written), coupled with the abilityA, I, P to develop these skills in students. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and collaborate. A, I Commitment to LJMUs values and regulations, including diversity and A, I inclusion policy. Desirable Factors Evidence HE Teaching qualification. A, I PhD in a relevant area. A, C Membership of a relevant professional or teaching body. A Active interest in women's sport and the application of quantitative A, I research methods to contemporary sport business issues.

Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35-hour working week. 7.1% employer pension contributions for non-academic staff enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a temporary reduction from the previous rate of 17.5%, effective from April 2026, following the Fund's triennial review. The reduction reflects the Fund's current surplus and improved financial position. This does not affect your pension benefits, which are determined by LGPS scheme rules rather than the level of employer contributions. 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year. Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexible working hours and part-time roles where possible. Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus, a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing. Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning. Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days. Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-today purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.