Postdoctoral associate Work, Jobs in Derby, Dby (with Salaries)

Lecturer in Human Resource Management
University of Derby —Derby
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
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- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Sygnature Discovery —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Sport Management
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- £50.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
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Lecturer in Adult Nursing
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Weekend availability
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Associate in Antennas and Metasurface Design
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- £35,608 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
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Lecturer in Human Resource Management

University of Derby -
Derby

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£38,784 - £46,049 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Business Management
Student engagement
Management
Doctoral degree
Curriculum development
Tutoring
Research
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Partnership building
Working with students
Post-secondary education experience
Human resources
Mentoring
Instructional and curriculum development experience
Inclusive teaching practices
Recruiting
Computer skills
Networking
Business
Leadership
Accounting
Communication skills
Marketing
Higher education lecturing experience

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Subject Lead for Business and Management

Location

Cavendish Building, Derby Campus

Closing date

Monday 24 August 2026

Salary

£38,784 to £46,049 per annum

Job grade

HE Lecturer

Reference

0113-26-R

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Based at our state of the art, £75 million Cavendish Building in the heart of Derby, at Derby International Business School, we are not just educating future business leaders – we’re shaping innovators, disruptors, and pioneers ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Our diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses spans dynamic disciplines including accounting, business management, human resource management, international business, economics and finance, marketing, event management, and tourism management. Each programme is expertly crafted to equip you with the cutting-edge skills, real-world experience, and strategic mindset you need to excel in today’s global marketplace.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. Our curriculum is designed in partnership with leading organisations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, and local enterprise hubs, ensuring our graduates meet the demands of a competitive business environment. With strong ties to local and national businesses, our students gain access to invaluable opportunities for placements, networking, and hands-on projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Our programmes are accredited by top professional bodies, including CIMA, ACCA, CIM, and CIPD, setting the gold standard for quality and credibility in business education.

Business and Management

The discipline of Business and Management at the University of Derby is a vibrant hub of innovation, enterprise, and global thinking. Rooted in real-world learning and shaped by industry collaboration, our programmes empower students to become agile, responsible leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of modern business.

With a curriculum accredited by several different professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), cutting-edge facilities, and strong links to employers such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Bloc Digital, we offer an inspiring environment where academic excellence meets practical impact. Our diverse community of staff and students is united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of business; locally, nationally, and globally.

About the role

As Lecturer in Human Resource Management, you will be supported by an experienced team to teach and supervise a range of undergraduates, postgraduates and executive clients. With a focus upon Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership or Change Management, you will play a central role in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that motivates, challenges and inspires students, contributing to an outstanding overall student experience aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.

A strong focus will be placed on embedding employability within the curriculum, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry practice and equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for success in the workplace. By integrating real-world learning opportunities, you will help ensure graduates are well-prepared to meet evolving professional demands.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will also be offered opportunities to work on research projects and funding bids as appropriate.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 18th September 2026

About You

We are seeking an engaging and collaborative individual with experience or knowledge of the higher education environment, and the ability to deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching using a range of approaches to support and motivate students. You will be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, creating a supportive learning environment that enables all students to succeed. You will take a flexible and organised approach to your work, managing responsibilities effectively while contributing positively within a team.

You will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and to enhancing the overall student experience, contributing to a culture that values quality, innovation, and shared success. Candidates should hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject area and a PhD in relevant subject discipline (or equivalent qualification / experience), alongside CIPD accreditation at Associate Level or above, and Fellowship of Advance HE (or a willingness to achieve FHEA status).

Principal accountabilities

Learning / Teaching

Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.

Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.

Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.

Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.

Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research / Scholarship

Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.

Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.

Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.

Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.

Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.

Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.

Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.

Contribute to effective cross College / University working.

Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline
PhD in relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification / experience
Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards
CIPD Accreditation at Associate level or above

Experience

Professional experience and recognised expertise within a relevant HR/training and development sector or profession
Significant professional and managerial experience in a relevant organisational or industry setting

Learning / Teaching

Ability to translate professional practice into engaging teaching and learning activities
Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students

Research / Scholarship

Demonstrable experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field
Experience of research / enterprise activity

Skills, knowledge & abilities

An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning
Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally
Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working
Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines
Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values
Demonstrates knowledge of the core behaviours and knowledge areas of the CIPD map
Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE
A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum
A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum
Innovative and creative
Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience
Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality

Business requirements

Able to take a flexible approach to work
- Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
- Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
- Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
- A commitment to own professional development

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or equivalent professional qualification as a trainer/educator

Experience

Learning / Teaching

Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent and effective learning and teaching identified by peer review at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a Higher Education provider
Demonstrable experience of module and / or programme leadership
Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods
Online and blended learning / teaching experience
Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development
Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Research / Scholarship

Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity
Experience of bidding for and obtaining external research funding
Experience of successfully applying discipline to income generation activities, including consultancy, industry-based applied research and KTPs

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Able to identify potential sources of funding
A sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFECE’s Operating Model for Quality Assurance

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Tina Bass, Subject Lead for Business and Management via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Your job is on the Immigration Salary List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, please visit Applying from Overseas.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and diverse community where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants may choose their preferred title, including 'Mx', and may share preferred pronouns if they wish. We also use anonymised shortlisting to help reduce the potential impact of unconscious bias. For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.

We are also committed to promoting academic freedom and freedom of speech and expression within the law, in line with our Code of Practice, and value diversity of thought alongside diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

However you identify, we welcome applications from people whose experiences, perspectives and talents will contribute to our inclusive, supportive and intellectually vibrant community.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Achieve your academic ambitions, apply today at University of Derby.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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