Lecturer in Culinary Arts

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The College 

The London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London is an award-winning institution with over seven decades of teaching excellence in the service industries. Recognised as the top university in London for Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism in the Guardian University Guide 2025, the college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that lead to professionally accredited qualifications.  

The Role   

As part of our academic team you will:  

1. Plan and deliver teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate level to students undertaking programmes of study within the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism with food production and nutrition specialisms, ensuring all academic quality processes are adhered to and monitored 
2. Engage in Scholarly Knowledge Exchange: Actively participate in research, knowledge sharing, and professional development activities to enhance your own academic and professional expertise while contributing to the advancement of Hospitality and Food education. 
3. Be committed to providing a high-quality service to our students and recognise the importance of maximising satisfaction through an engaging teaching and learning approach that brings both realism to the student experience.  
4. Provide proactive effective academic and pastoral support to all students and closely monitor their progress.  
5. Actively contribute to supporting the development of marketing, recruitment, admissions, retention and progression plans and processes put in place to increase levels of achievement and student satisfaction in the areas of teaching and learning. 
6. Be an ambassador for the London Geller London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism and the University of West London, engaging externally with industry and professional organisations and participating in internal events.  

The Person 

The candidate should have current knowledge of nutrition and culinary management to contribute to both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Evidence of engaging teaching practice and an established research track record, or equivalent industrial experience, with appropriate outputs in a discipline relevant to the subject are also required.   

Applicants do not have to hold a PhD in a relevant field but demonstrable track record of teaching experience within the Higher Education sector is looked for. 

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here: 

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:

Louise Gill, Head of Subject Hospitality and Food Studies louise.gill@uwl.ac.uk 

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at:

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found 

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