Lecturer in Project Management
The Post
The University of Stirling seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer in Project Management to contribute to the development and delivery of a new postgraduate Project Management programme launching in academic year 2026/27\.
This is a three\-year fixed\-term appointment at Grade 7 or Grade 8 and is offered on the Teaching \& Research pathway.
The post is based within Stirling Business School. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the design, content and delivery of a new MSc Project Management programme, contributing to curriculum development, module leadership, and teaching across a range of core areas.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring expertise in the quantitative and operational dimensions of project management. This may include areas such as project planning and control, risk analysis, decision\-making under uncertainty, data analysis for project performance, or the application of digital tools and techniques in project environments. The ability to translate analytical and technical content into applied, accessible teaching for a diverse postgraduate student cohort will be essential.
The post\-holder will contribute to teaching across postgraduate and undergraduate provision, including the design and delivery of modules, creation of teaching case studies, facilitation of experiential learning, and assessment of student work. They will also contribute to wider programme development activities, including assurance of learning, accreditation alignment, and continuous enhancement of the student experience.
The MSc Project Management programme is expected to develop an international dimension over time, including the potential for delivery in partnership with overseas institutions. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to demonstrate a willingness to contribute to international teaching activity, including short periods of travel where required.
There is an expectation of staff appointed on a Teaching and Research contract to develop and sustain a programme of research activity aligned with the school’s priorities, including the production of high\-quality outputs and engagement with external partners where appropriate.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the Stirling Business School and wider University to support the successful launch and growth of the new programme. They will be supported within a collegiate and collaborative environment, with opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and engagement with industry and external stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of a distinctive postgraduate Project Management provision with a strong applied and analytical focus.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Linda Perriton, Deputy Dean of the Stirling Business School, linda.perriton@stir.ac.uk
Description of Duties Grade 7
- Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance
- Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes where required
- Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
- Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
- Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
- Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
- Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
- Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
- Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required
- Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research\-led approach to student learning
- Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
- Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
- Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
- Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion
- Evidence of a developing publication record
- Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding
- Experience or knowledge to design, teach and assess modules in the subject area
- Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant discipline
- Established track record of high quality published research
- A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
- Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/ postgraduate and of supervising doctoral students
- Experience of providing high quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
- Experience of designing and delivering course modules
- Evidence of successful co\-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others
Qualifications
- Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Evidence of or potential to develop expertise in the quantitative and operational dimensions of project management, including the ability to contribute to the design and delivery of applied, simulation\-based or experiential learning and familiarity with digital, data\-driven and AI\-enabled project environments
- Demonstrates potential to develop expertise in key project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and data‑visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects
- Experience of supervising postgraduate student work, including dissertations, applied, simulation\-based or practice\-based projects
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
- Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
- Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Knowledge, Skills \& Experience
- Evidence of expertise in the quantitative and operational dimensions of project management, including the ability to design and deliver applied, simulation\-based or experiential learning and familiarity with digital, data\-driven and AI\-enabled project environments
- Demonstrates proficiency in key project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and data‑visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Experience of supervising postgraduate student work, including dissertations, applied, simulation\-based or practice\-based projects
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
- Evidence of programme innovation and development
- Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
- Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Full time
Fixed term until 31 August 2029
Depending on skills and experience this post will be offered at:
Grade 7: £38,784 \- £46,049 p.a. or
Grade 8: £47,389 \- £56,535 p.a.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 22 June 2026\.
Interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 27 July 2026\.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances and is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311\.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnici
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