The University of Salford
This is an exciting time to join The University of Salford. We have a growing student population of over 21,000 and are investing in developing new student and staff facilities. The University is pursuing a strategic plan that emphasises industry collaboration and ‘real world’ learning: education for employment, research for the real world, and exceptional partnership with business. This is recognised in the University’s vision: By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing student for life. Our vision is being delivered by developing close working partnerships with industry that directly impact both the student experience and our research. As an institution, we are committed to delivering an excellent student experience focused on student success and ensuring that every student we recruit has equality of opportunity.
A bit about the Salford Business School…
Salford Business School plays a central role in delivering the University strategy and has a clearly articulated aim to:
- provide an outstanding student experience through impactful and innovative teaching, learning and assessment underpinned by personalised support and tailored stretch.
- be a valued partner to industry and our region through the co-creation of innovative solutions to real-world problems.
- collaborate in interdisciplinary research and enterprise activity relating to data analytics, project management, operations management, process optimisation, disruptive business models, and the legal and ethical issues associated with AI and robotics.
- Our mission is to empower our diverse community of learners by inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and nurturing resilience to support every individual’s personal and professional journey. Through education, enterprise, and applied research, we connect to industry, to the future, to our region and, through our partners, across the globe
Our vision is to foster the next generation of leaders and a new vision of innovative and entrepreneurial leadership that integrates people, values and the digital to meet the challenges and opportunities of a sustainable future.
Salford Business School has around 130 staff and circa. 4,000 learners in Salford, with as many again studying with our regional and overseas partners. Salford Business School is at the forefront of expanding opportunity and access in higher education. With a strong focus on the student experience, we are committed to excellent, inclusive teaching that prepares our students for professional employment and inspires them to achieve their ambitions. We deliver across a range of subject areas and are currently expanding provision through new partnerships and a developing portfolio of higher and degree apprenticeships.
So, what will the role involve?
- Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules, set, mark and assess work
- Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, PGT, field trips and placements
- Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or enhancement
- Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and where appropriate external activities.
For more information or an informal conversation please contact Director Business 4.0 on [email protected]
