Job Description

Malvern International is seeking an experienced Engineering Lecturer to deliver modules at for our university pathway courses.

Malvern International is an international education company with UK-based International Study Centres/Schools located in London and Manchester, and at our partner universities, the University of East London and the University of Cumbria and the University of Wolverhampton. In over 35 years, we have welcomed students from over 120 countries to access study opportunities with us.

Our core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support and our mission is to provide international students essential academic and English language skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their academic studies, daily life and career development.

Within our University Partnerships division, owing to significant growth at our UoC International Study Centre, we now seek additional teaching staff in a range of subjects at the UoC campus.

Location/Branch:

University of Cumbria - Lancaster

Position reports to:

Head of Learning and Teaching

Length of contract:

January 2026 - End of August 2026

Main duties

The role requires the delivery of classes on the UoC campus to face to face students and candidates must have an MBA or a Master's degree in a relevant subject area and substantial industry experience, be experienced in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, be able to work autonomously and be patient, committed and sensitive to the needs of international pathway students.

Key Responsibilities

Creating materials including assessments according to the module specification

Preparing and uploading materials on VLE

Delivering lessons/lectures

Holding personal weekly progress/monitoring meetings with students

Marking and moderating students' work, providing students with feedback and feedforward

Attending meetings as required

Writing semester and end of module reports

Carry out observations planned by the Head of Learning & Teaching following established Centre policy and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

MBA or Master's with significant experience in a relevant subject area

Proven experience in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate level

An ability to work autonomously

Patience, commitment and sensitivity to the needs of international pathway students

Excellent organisational, planning, collaboration and communication skills

A collaborative approach, with experience working across departments or institutions

High proficiency in using technology to support teaching, learning, assessment and feedback

An ability to meet conflicting deadlines

A student-focused approach to teaching and learning

A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may involve the fulfilment of other duties as deemed required by the organisation.

Equal opportunities

We strive to have an excellent, diverse team with a commitment to actively demonstrate and promote equality and diversity and we want to ensure staff reflect the diverse profiles of our students and our inclusive community. We welcome all applications from qualified and experienced candidates, and they will all be considered equally. We welcome candidates from all genders, backgrounds, races, sexual orientations, nationalities and religions.

Safeguarding

As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

references will be followed up;

all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;

proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;

reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;

appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

The successful applicant will be recruited subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Please be aware the classes will be delivered on campus, not online, so the applicant must be willing to travel to the site.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas for this role.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please submit your application to careers@malvernplc.com

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person