Lecturer in Hospitality (HE)

University College Birmingham is entering one of the most ambitious and dynamic phases of our growth, making this an exciting time to join the UCB Business School. We are currently seeking a talented, industry-experienced Lecturer in Hospitality who is passionate about teaching and student success to join our team. 

As a teaching-focused institution, we take great pride in preparing students to excel and make a significant impact in their careers. We’re looking for an individual with a enthusiasm for classroom engagement, dedication to student support, and a commitment to making a positive difference in students’ lives. With a rapidly growing student community and expanding curriculum, we look forward to discovering the unique expertise and energy you can bring to our students. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering engaging hospitality and tourism content across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring hands-on experience in digital tools and AI application—areas we’re eager to bring to life in our classrooms as part of our evolving curriculum. Experience in research or project supervision is also highly valued as we support our students in honing their research and strategic capabilities. If you’re ready to contribute to this pivotal journey, we would love to hear from you! 

University College Birmingham has invested over £140 million in new facilities over the last decade, with multiple state-of-the-art teaching buildings that can be explored on our website at www.ucb.ac.uk. Our commitment to this growth continues, with upcoming developments in our Business School and digital capabilities to enhance our student experience further.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack. 

Standard Information:

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. 

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award

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