Lecturer in Project and Supply Chain Management

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of Department for Supply Chain and Project Management

Department: Supply Chain and Project Management

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 4 days travel into our Manchester campus.

This may fluctuate in line with business requirements.

Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and growing academic team in the Department of Supply Chain and Project Management, supporting the delivery and development of our undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree apprenticeship programmes. We deliver a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree apprenticeship programmes designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s global supply chains and project-based environments. Our teaching combines academic rigour with real-world relevance, covering key areas such as logistics, procurement, sustainability, digital innovation, and project leadership.

By working closely with employers and industry partners, we ensure our students gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

This Lecturer in Project Management and Supply Chain will report to our Head of Department for Project Management and Supply Chain. You will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures onsite and online as required

• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.

• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.

• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.

• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.

• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.

We are particularly looking for someone who is able to bring to life the latest industry practice for our students. You will have a sharp focus on all aspects of excellent teaching, learning and student experience and will contribute to the Department's partnership and knowledge exchange activities. You will also provide support to our collaborative partners internationally.

You will need to be able to demonstrate you can teach at least one of the following:

• A PhD or equivalent in Project Management, Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline.

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or above.

• Experience as a Programme Team Leader.

Desirable:

• Industry engagement and knowledge exchange with industry partners.

• Senior or Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA/PFHEA).

• Relevant professional accreditation, certification or chartered status through bodies such as the Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and…