Job Description

Hours: Variable Hours
Hourly Rate for Category 1 Work : 26.67-31.62
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months (subject to review)
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Would you like to work in a forward-thinking institution where values of student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement are at the forefront of how we make our decisions? Do you place the student at the heart of all that you do? If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, we have a great opportunity for you to experience it all for yourself and to join our Tourism, Hospitality and Events programme as an Associate Lecturer.
ABOUT US
The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!
We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.
In addition, we have moved to a modern campus building adjacent to our current location offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a student focused Associate Lecturer to teach, assess and support learning of Postgraduate/Undergraduate students in the field of Tourism Hospitality and Events. In addition, there are opportunities to supervise students' research projects.
We would like to hear from experts who can provide lectures, seminars and research supervisions.
The main modules include-

• International Hospitality Management
• Gastronomy
• Digital Technology in the Visitor Economy
• Leadership and Management for the Service Sector
• Work-Based Learning
• Exploring MICE: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions

You need to have previous experience of working in Higher Education as a Lecturer in Tourism Hospitality and Events as well as a Master's Degree or equivalent professional qualifications in these subject areas. The ability to relate your teaching to a practical setting via exceptional communication and presentation skills is required. In addition, you will have significant experience of online and face to face teaching within the Higher Education Sector and experience of using apps / platforms alongside practical or classroom-based learning.
Previous experience of supervising students' research projects and a teaching qualification/HEA fellowship would be advantageous.
We operate in a highly student focused, quality driven, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment. We are seeking colleagues with interpersonal and relationship-building skills, who display high standards of professionalism, and a positive mind set.
If you are looking to complement your existing job, work on a more flexible basis or build upon your existing commitments with a new challenge, we could be exactly what you are looking for.
Informal enquiries can be made to; Vipin Nadda, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via
To provide good quality of teaching and learning to our students, we are looking for someone who available for at least two days a week to attend face to face teaching on campus.
To apply, register with our e-recruitment system, complete an application form.
Deadline: Midnight, 16 July 2025
26.67 - 31.62 per hour