Lecturer in Sports Business Management

Department Birmingham City Business School Location Curzon Building Salary £45,235 to £51,182 per annum Fixed Term Post Type Full Time Release Date 10 September 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 27 September 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference BUS
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Birmingham City University (BCU) is a vibrant, modern university with over 30,000 students from more than 100 countries. We are committed to transforming lives through outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with industry and the professions.

Located in the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic sporting cities, we are proud of our strong links with the sports industry and our commitment to developing graduates who are ready to lead and innovate in an increasingly global sports business environment.

Our diverse student community reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham. We believe this diversity is one of our greatest strengths and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to equality, inclusion and widening participation, and who recognise the strengths and potential that students from all backgrounds bring.

You will contribute to the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of our Sports Business Management curriculum, ensuring students benefit from an engaging, applied and research-informed learning experience that reflects the rapidly evolving sports industry.

The successful candidate will inspire students through innovative teaching, authentic assessment and real-world learning experiences while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of our Sports Business Management provision. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach across different courses across all levels.

We are looking for someone who combines academic ability with substantial professional insight into the sports industry.

You will be passionate about developing future sports business leaders and able to inspire students through your enthusiasm, industry expertise and commitment to excellent teaching.

Please note that applications from candidates who have applied for this role within the last three months will not be considered and therefore need not reapply at this time.

We particularly welcome applications from experienced sports industry professionals who are looking to transition into Higher Education. If you have built your career within professional sport, governing bodies, sports marketing, commercial partnerships, event management, sponsorship, sports development, consultancy or related sectors, and are keen to share your expertise with the next generation of sports business professionals, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Previous Higher Education teaching experience is advantageous but not essential, as we provide comprehensive support and academic development for colleagues joining us from industry.

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Sports Business Management programmes.
• Design engaging, practice-based learning experiences that connect academic theory with contemporary issues in the sports industry.
• Develop and review modules and assessments to ensure they remain relevant, innovative and aligned with industry needs.
• Draw upon your professional sports experience to enhance student learning through live projects, case studies, guest speakers and industry partnerships.
• Provide excellent academic and pastoral support through personal tutoring and student mentoring.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Support student employability by developing placement opportunities and…