Lecturer in Sports Business & Marketing at UCFB
Job Description
Location: UCFB Manchester Campus
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the UCFB family and join the fastest-growing higher education institution in the UK since launching in 2011. Join us and work for a pioneering institution that is a world first in higher education.
This role will be based at our UCFB Manchester Campus in our state-of-the-art campus devoted to football business and sport related industries. Based in one of the world’s greatest sporting cities of Manchester and in iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues the campus is in the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring sporting destinations.
UCFB is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sports Business & Marketing to teach on a programme of study and to maintain teaching/learning standards to deliver an excellent student experience.
KEY TASKS:
- To teach on designated modules and programme of study
- Maintain academic standards and adhere to the course and module specifications
- Design and deliver teaching materials at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, including contributing to the curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports and focuses on student learning outcomes
- Undertake student assessments and examination activities including the provision of appropriate feedback to students
- To participate in the department seminars aimed at knowledge sharing and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in sports education. Proudly the UK’s fastest-growing higher education institution since our launch in 2011, UCFB’s campuses are based at iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues.
In 2020, UCFB launched the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the new home of our Master’s degrees and executive education in the UK, online and at inspirational stadiums including at Inter Miami CF Stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, New York’s Red Bull Arena and Toronto’s BMO Field.
Our collaborations with elite sports organisations allow us to lead the field in producing the next generation of graduates. Partners include The Football Association, Kick It Out, the League Managers Association, the National League and the Rugby Football League domestically, as well as our global hub partners in the USA, Canada and Australia.
What we offer in return
In return not only will you have the opportunity to make life-transforming, career making education, but we offer a whole range of financial and non-financial benefits too:
- 30 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
- Christmas Closure & Birthday Leave
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Opportunities
- Staff Events
- Enhanced Parental Leave & Sick Pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Ride to Work Scheme
- CPD and Learning & Development
Additional Information
Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, UCFB will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non EU/EAA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this role.
