Associate Lecturer - Foundation

Arden University Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Leeds is seeking skilled Associate Lecturers to deliver dynamic teaching in blended and distance learning environments. You will engage with students, oversee assessments, and develop educational content while benefiting from competitive pay, rolled-up holiday, and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and teaching experience in the UK higher education sector. Join us in making education accessible and impactful. Apply by January 19!

Benefits

Rolled-up holiday pay

Generous pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in the UK higher education sector.
• Fellowship of Advance HE or willingness to pursue it.
• Experience in distance learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom-based sessions and engage students online.
• Participate in marking and adhere to deadlines.
• Provide supervision for student projects.

Skills

Teaching and assessment experience

Student-centered teaching

Industry experience

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Average weekly hours (not guaranteed): 16-24
• Hourly rate as follows: £50.42 for Blended Learning; £86.44 for Distance Learning; £65.86 for Dissertation Supervision.
• School: Centre for Academic Persistence
• Department: Institute of Foundation Studies
• Working model: On-site based from our Leeds campus

In addition to the above hourly rate, you will also receive rolled up holiday pay of 12.07% per hour.

* This is a 'worker contract' position, and due to the working model, only applicants based in the UK are eligible to apply. The hours stated are not guaranteed, and lesson allocation will be determined by the school's needs.

* We do not offer remote contracts at Arden University. If this role is primarily home‑based, the closest contract location to your address will be listed as your official work location.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about education and eager to share your expertise? Arden University is looking for skilled professionals to join our pool of Associate Lecturers, supporting the delivery of our courses on a flexible, as‑needed basis.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will play a vital role in delivering inspirational teaching and learning experiences to our students in both blended learning (BL) and distance learning (DL) environments. Work is offered on both a semesterფერ; basis, or a task‑and‑finish basis, allowing you to accept work that fits your schedule and professional interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning (BL): Delivering classroom‑based sessions, engaging students via online platforms, providing feedback, and enhancing the student learning experience.
• Marking & Assessment: Participating in standardisation exercises, undertaking formative and summative marking, and adhering to strict deadlines.
• Supervision: Providing high‑quality supervision and guidance for student projects and dissertations.
Authoring Content: Developing or revising engaging lecture and learning content, ensuring copyright compliance.
• Other Duties: Participating in meetings, peer reviews, and staff development activities to maintain teaching quality.

Join us in shaping the future of education - register your interest today!

About You

You will be an experienced lecturer with the ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning.

Essential

• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching and assessing students within the UK higher education sector.
• Experience delivering student‑centred teaching and, for DL roles, experience of teaching through distance learning.
• Up‑to‑date industry experience.
• Fellowship of Advance HE (or willingness to work toward it with Arden’s support).

Desirable

• A teaching qualification.
• For teaching at postgraduate level, Big my postgraduate qualification or equivalent.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to removing unnecessary barriers and making education more accessible. Employees benefit from:

• Rolled up holiday pay, and we even throw in Christmas closure.
• A generous Aviva pension plan, with a company contribution of 7% (subject to eligibility).
• Access to:
  • UK Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – by Health Assured
  • Menopause at Work and Wellbeing Hubs
  • Various discounts and savings schemes

Arden’s values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team, and as individuals. If these also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date

Monday 19 January

Please note that while a closing date is provided, this is an urgent vacancy and we will review applications, shortlist, and interview as they are received. As such, the role may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage applicants to submit promptly.

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a Coastal Disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, indicate in the application form. For more detail, see the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.