Lecturer in Data Analytics (Business and Marketing) (HE)

Birmingham

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Job Title: Lecturer in Data Analytics (Business and Marketing) (HE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,249 - £42,882 per annum - AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
University College Birmingham is excited to be in a period of significant growth and expansion, creating an ideal time to join the UCB Business School. We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Lecturer in Data Analytics specialising in Business and Marketing to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with a diverse student body while contributing to our mission of developing industry-ready graduates.
We are looking for a teaching-focused professional who brings both industry experience and a commitment to education. You will play a key role in equipping our students with essential data analytics skills, enabling them to excel in real-world business and marketing environments. This position involves teaching a variety of groups across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, with an emphasis on CRM systems, email platforms, and analytical tools for assessing marketing performance. We are excited to see how your expertise and approach to data-driven marketing can make a lasting impact in our classrooms.
At University College Birmingham, we are proud of our teaching-focused ethos, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared to make meaningful contributions to their chosen fields. With our business and marketing programs undergoing review to stay at the forefront of industry demands, we are eager to welcome a lecturer who can bring analytics to life for our students and support them on their journey to success. If you are ready to be part of this exciting phase in our growth, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The University has invested over £140 million in new facilities over the past decade, including state-of-the-art teaching spaces that you can explore virtually on our website. We continue to invest in our campus and digital capabilities, with further enhancements planned to support our vision of a truly modern Business School.
Benefits:

Generous allocation of annual leave
- 38 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions - 28.6%
Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 20th April 2025.
Interview Dates - TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Business Lecturer, Lecturer in Business, Data Analytics Lecturer, University Lecturer, Marketing Lecturer, Business Tutor, Academic Business Tutor, Academic Business, may also be considered for this role

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