Job Description

Hours: Variable Hours
Hourly Rate for Category 1 Work : 27.20-32.30
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months (subject to review)
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Please note this is a repeat of USL723, previous applicants need not apply.
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!
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

To be successful in this role, you will need prior experience working in Higher Education as a Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality, or Events. A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area is essential. You should be able to connect academic content to practical settings through excellent communication and presentation skills. We are looking for someone with substantial experience in both online and face-to-face teaching, and who is confident using digital tools and platforms to enhance learning. Experience supervising student research projects and a teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship would be advantageous.
We operate in a highly collaborative, quality-driven, and student-centred environment. Our team values professionalism, positive thinking, and strong interpersonal skills. If you are looking to complement your current role, work more flexibly, or take on a new challenge, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.
Informal enquiries can be made to; Vipin Nadda, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager via vipin.nadda@sunderland.ac.uk
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, 28 September 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier, should we receive a sufficient response.
27 to 32 per hour for Category 1 work

Skills Required