Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Events & Hospitality Management

Join the University of East London – Shaping Futures for 125 Years

University of East London (UEL)  is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities. As a careers-first university, we have been proudly preparing students for the jobs of the future for 125 years.

UEL has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy underscores our commitment to reshaping education for the benefit of all. We empower students from all backgrounds with the skills and opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic world.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our achievements. We are proud to be recognised as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Additionally, UEL ranks:

• 1st in London for Student Experience (National Student Survey 2024), and
• 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025).

At UEL, we don’t just teach; we inspire, innovate, and empower. Join us as we continue to shape the future.

About Us

The Royal Docks School of Business & Law (RDSBL) is a contemporary, ambitious learning community dedicated to delivering transformational education, driving real-world impact and creating graduates of the future. 

The Institute of Hospitality & Tourism (IoHT) sits at the heart of this vision. We are proud of our diverse student and staff community, combining academic excellence with industry engagement and innovative teaching practices. We support our students to graduate with strong qualifications, practical skills and clear employability pathways into sectors such as hospitality, tourism, events and experience-based services. 

IoHT offers an inclusive, interdisciplinary and forward-thinking environment. You’ll join a scholarly community that values curiosity, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking, and encourages active engagement with research, enterprise and industry partnerships.

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and effective Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism who shares our passion for student success, applied learning and impact scholarship. 

You will design and deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, create inclusive learning resources, supervise projects and dissertations, and contribute to continuous curriculum enhancement. You will support students’ development, ensuring they gain the academic knowledge, practical skills and professional confidence needed to thrive in their future careers. 

You will also play an active role in our research and enterprise activity, contributing to knowledge generation, consultancy, publications and industry collaboration. 

Candidates applying at the Senior Lecturer level will additionally provide academic leadership, support curriculum design, lead modules or programmes, generate external partnerships and advance student employability initiatives.

About You – What You’ll Need to Thrive

 To excel in this role, you will bring: 

• Expertise in Hospitality, Tourism, Events Management or a closely related field
• Strong experience of teaching, learning design or practice-based instruction
• The ability to create inclusive, engaging and applied learning experiences
• Skill in supervising research or consultancy projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• A collaborative, student-centred approach with strong pastoral and academic support skills
• An interest in producing impactful research outputs and contributing to knowledge transfer
• Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to widening participation, diversity and inclusive education

You will thrive here if you enjoy: 

• Bringing industry relevance into academic delivery
• Guiding and supporting diverse learners to achieve their ambitions
• Working with employers, communities and educational partners
• Innovating, solving problems and contributing to a positive student experience

A Master’s degree is required, and candidates with a PhD, Advanced HE Fellowship or relevant industry background are particularly welcome.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions

 Building an Inclusive Future

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the " diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.