Lecturer in Hospitality and Events (HE)

Overview

University College Birmingham is hiring a permanent, full-time Lecturer in Hospitality and Events within the Hospitality and Tourism Department of the Business School. This teaching-focused role involves delivering engaging hospitality and events content across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for a growing student community. Responsibilities also include project supervision or research experience to help students develop strategic and research capabilities.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 39,560 to 44,352 British pounds per year under salary grade AC2. Benefits include 38 days of paid annual leave plus 12 bank holidays and concessionary days, along with employer contributions of 28.6 percent to the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Additional perks consist of subsidised private healthcare from Aviva with a digital GP service, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and financial and bereavement support, annual health health MOTs with a registered nurse, and staff development opportunities with professional qualification sponsorship. Employees can also access salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, hybrid working opportunities, and free on-site gym membership.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to have industry experience, a passion for teaching, and dedication to student support and engagement. Candidates with hands-on experience in digital tools and AI applications are of particular interest, as are those with a background in research or project supervision. All successful applicants must complete an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before starting work.

Key dates

The application closing date is 20 November 2026, and interviews will take place on 4 December 2026.