Job Description

Overview of role


The Professional and Executive Management Learning department at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Project Management with industry experience of managing projects. This is a part-time (40-60%) indefinite post which includes teaching on client and university programmes such as MSc Project Management. The post start date is by 1 August 2025.



Professional and Executive Management Learning (PEML) at Lancaster University


PEML specialises in work-based, practical learning for managers in organisations and on our MBA and PG Certificate and MSc programmes. Find out more about our department here - Executive Education - Lancaster University



Professional and Executive Management Learning sits within Lancaster University Management School. Find out more here - lums and our overall University rankings here.



About you


We are keen to hear from candidates who have

Post-graduate or professional qualification in Project Management Experience of leading and managing projects Ability to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders Ability to relate to, motivate and teach post-graduate and post-experience students


Why work with us


Lancaster University's main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people.



Lancaster is a friendly, affordable city in North-West England. We're within two hours' travel of most major UK cities and surrounded by scenic mountains and coastline.



Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

competitive salary with annual reviews generous employer pension scheme 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings


And as one of our academic team you will benefit from:

a well-established academic promotions system with complementary organisational support and training widely accessible academic research and education (sabbatical) leave our varied organisational development programme to expand your research and teaching skills.


Find out about more of our employee benefits and life at Lancaster on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs



To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Prof Clare Rigg, c.rigg2@lancaster.ac.uk