Lecturer, International Trade Business

About the role

A 2-year contract position as Lecturer, International Trade Business in the School of Business & Accountancy. The lecturer develops and delivers curriculum and assessments for full-time and part-time courses for students and adult learners, and plans and leads industry projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum (including online courses) and assessments for full-time and part-time courses for students and adult learners.
• Supervise student projects and internships with industry partners.
• Counsel and mentor students, providing education and career guidance and coaching them for competitions.
• Undertake academic administration and committee work, support outreach activities and study trips, and take on ad-hoc projects supporting the school's mission.
• Plan, lead, manage and develop industry projects.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience; teaching or training experience is a plus.
• Passionate educator with a nurturing mindset and strong rapport with learners.
• Team player with strong presentation and communication skills, able to manage multiple projects independently in a dynamic environment.
• Confident teaching international trade, global business operations and related topics in both PET and CET programmes.
• Advantageous: access to industry partners and networks, and experience in procurement/sourcing/planning/operations/logistics/trade management/marketing/business development.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
• Creative use of digital tools and tech-enabled strategies to engage students.
• Industry certifications such as Procurement, Business Analytics, Six Sigma or Sustainability are a bonus.