Lecturer in Information Systems and Digital Development

We are seeking a person to take on the role of Lecturer within the Global Development Institute (based within the School of Environment, Education and Development) to contribute to GDI’s current masters teaching on the management of information systems, digital development and development management. This is a fixed-term lecturing post (teaching and scholarship) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The post holder(s) will be expected to hold a PhD and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant cognate area for the teaching of courses in the following disciplines: Management and Information Systems and Digital Development.

Candidates should have demonstrable experience of teaching and assessment, if possible within a postgraduate context with a diverse student cohort.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sam Hickey

Email: sam.hickey@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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