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Lecturer in HR and Organisational Behaviour (Maternity Cover)

University of Worcester
Worcester Full-time
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Worcester Business School is seeking an innovative and forward\-thinking Lecturer in Organisational Behaviours to join our expanding Department of Management \& Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and curriculum development in a vibrant academic environment.

Please note that this is a maternity cover/ fixed term contract.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

Organisational behaviour

HR

Sustainability/Sustainable Development

You’ll play a key role in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting student success, and enhancing the School’s research and knowledge exchange profile.

What we’re looking for:

A doctoral qualification (or near completion) in a relevant subject

Contemporary subject knowledge and professional experience in OB

Experience teaching in UK higher education or developing professionals in a UK context

Strong communication skills and a student\-centred approach to learning

Ability to contribute to research and/or knowledge exchange aligned with the School’s strategic priorities

Proficiency in ICT and its application to teaching and learning

What is in it for you?

Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 subject to performance and the university reward scheme

47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)

Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing

Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme

In\-house training and development support

A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Dr Abdulmaten Taroun, Head of Department, Management \& Finance, by emailing a.taroun@worc.ac.uk.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

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