Job Title: Lecturer – Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations Management
Location: Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ
Salary: £35,326 – £50,296 per year
Job type: Full Time – Permanent. 35 hours a week, hybrid working.
We are seeking a new academic colleague with expertise in Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Management to join the People, Organisations and Practice Department within Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
RGU is an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused institution, focused on demand-led teaching and research. We are proud of our excellence in education and research. The University delivers a high quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the University has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers. Over the last decade RGU has consistently had one of the best records of any UK university for graduate level employment. The University celebrates a high quality student experience and is currently ranked in the top three universities in Scotland for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. We were named as the Scottish University of the Year 2021 in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021.
The Role:
This role offers opportunities for teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You might currently be in an academic or professional role with experience of teaching in online, bimodal and traditional on campus modes, student support and project supervision. You will be educated to Masters Degree Level and ideally be an established member of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain and also possess, or be close to completing, your doctorate.
Applicants need to be confident in developing inspiring course materials and learning activities and providing excellent student care. We are committed to promoting academic attainment and inspiring student employability and ambition.
Duties Include:
- Carry out designated teaching (e.g. via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, field trips, studio work, practicals, etc.), student supervision and assessment duties in areas of expertise, or as otherwise required by the Academic Strategic Lead.
- Participate in the development and preparation of teaching materials.
- Provide tutorial and personal guidance for students.
- Develop and maintains expertise in subject areas
- Engage in research activities relevant to the School independently and in collaboration with other staff.
- Participate in subject and course development.
- Participate in curriculum development and, in particular, contributes to the introduction of innovative and engaging delivery of teaching and learning.
- Undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities (e.g. year tutor, student selection, examination organisation, placement organisation, timetabling, maintaining attendance records, etc.).
- Assist in the supervision and visiting of students during their periods of work experience.
- Maintain working relationship with other Schools/Departments/Units within the University, as necessary, for the smooth operation and continued development of the School and its courses.
- Establish and maintains relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School’s course (e.g. liaison with professional bodies, support for accreditation activities, engagement in work of external bodies, educational and professional).
- Carry out such other related duties as may be required.
Person Specification:
Essential Requirements –
Qualifications –
Masters Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related area.
Experience –
Teaching experience in an academic setting or training in a business environment.
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