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- Glasgow
Ansök senast: 2025-02-22
Lecturer in Risk Management (1.0FTE 2-Year Fixed-Term)
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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.
In we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
To support our continuing growth, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Lecturer in Risk Management within the Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk, based in the Glasgow School for Business and Society.
As a Lecturer in Risk Management, you will have a focus on providing high-quality learning and teaching that is underpinned by scholarly activity. We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our delivery of and reputation in Risk Management. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in the subject area, or hold a relevant business-related degree, with a willingness to apply their knowledge to managing risk in an organisational context. Relevant industry experience would be looked upon favourably and the post could suit an individual with an industry background able to demonstrate the potential for high quality teaching.
Lecturers are expected to contribute to the delivery and assessment of existing modules, supervision, and the enhancement of the student experience across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Applicants for this role are required to possess expertise in some of the following specialisms: Business Continuity Management and Planning, Project Risk Management, Public Sector Risk, Organisational Resilience, Health and Safety, Insurance and Supply Chain Management. Prior experience of supporting student learning, teaching and assessment in higher education/in industry is essential. The Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk promotes innovation in learning and teaching and, therefore, we are keen to appoint an individual with up-to-date experience of e-learning and online environments. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE is desirable. The post holders will also be expected to contribute to ensuring curricula are currentby engaging in further development of the subject area to ensure academic rigour.
If you wish to know more about these opportunities, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Jane Burt, Head of Department, Finance, Accounting and Risk at
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
