Lecturer in Pathways

Oxford Brookes Business School is looking for a Lecturer in Pathways - Could that be you?

Oxford Brookes Business School is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the position of Lecturer (Pathways Programmes).

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across Foundation, Pre-Master’s and Pre-sessional programmes, developing students’ academic skills, English language proficiency and subject knowledge. The role will involve teaching students from diverse linguistic, cultural and educational backgrounds and contributing to curriculum development, assessment and quality assurance activities. 

We welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and delivering subject-specialist content within a Higher Education context. Experience of teaching in business-related subject areas, such as Economics or Law, would be advantageous. 

To find out more about this role please review the full Applicant Information Pack, which includes the job description and person specification. You can find all vacancies at Oxford Brookes Business School’s website.

The closing date is 1st November 2026.

All interviews will be held online during the week beginning 15th November 2026.

Candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the salary range with a step pay increase until they reach the top of the salary scale. 

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 35 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team. 

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information: pdteam-recruitment@brookes.ac.uk

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