Lecturers in Human Resource Management

Job description

The Human Resource Management team at Edinburgh Napier University is well-known for its approach to practice-based learning and research around the theme of 'maximising human potential', which focuses on well-being, diversity, talent and leadership development and performance improvement.

The subject area delivers HRM programmes at Degree and Masters Levels and runs programmes on-campus, overseas and online, also running bespoke part-time programmes with commercial partners.

Currently, we are recruiting two fixed-term Lecturers in Human Resource Management for periods of 6 and 12 months, to support some of the largest student recruiting programmes in the business school including MBA suite, MSc Business Management suite and MSc HRM and International HRM programmes.

The Roles:

The two roles are an excellent opportunity for an Academic to join a busy HRM department in the areas of teaching, module and programme leadership and research.

You will be given the remit to deliver across our suite of HRM programmes (on campus, online, offshore and commercial) at all academic levels, including our Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) accredited MSc HRM, MSc International HRM, MSc HRM with AI and our MBA.

You will also be in an excellent position to use your experience to supervise student research projects at all levels and take on a programme leadership role, including preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, supervision of student projects and dissertations, and the design of research projects and securing research funding.

Furthermore, you will have the remit to conduct individual and collaborative research projects, leading to the production of high-quality research outputs and you will be supported to publish in HRM discipline/ pedagogy journals.

Please note that we are looking for someone with a background in teaching Human Resource Management and availability to start in September/October 2026.  Please specify in your application whether your preference would be for a 6 month or 12-month post.

What we will need from you:

In addition to the role profile, the following criteria are essential:

• A doctoral level qualification in HR or HR Management.
• Member of the CIPD (desirable) and well networked across the HRM discipline, especially in your area of expertise.
• Evidence of a professional academic and research profile, alongside a commitment to sustained continuous professional/academic development.
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning practice and experience and skills in on-line learning.
• Sufficient breadth and depth of experience in specialism to develop high quality teaching/ learning and research projects.

Benefits we offer:

46 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme with an Employer contribution of 26%, hybrid/flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our excellent benefits can be viewed here.

Contract: Fixed term, 6 months or 12 months

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

Additional information:

Interviews: Week commencing 24^th August 2026

On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. International applicants will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here. We are a flexible Employer.

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