About the Opportunity

The role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Project Management and Information Systems. The appointee will help develop our UK undergraduate and postgraduate degree apprenticeship programmes including but not limited to the area of Project Management and provide general service to the University within and across faculties. In the first instance, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of the university's online BSc Project Management with Digital Technologies, an established programme where they would be expected to teach Organisational Communication, Project Governance, and Project Change Control among other topics.

We wish to appoint a specialist in Project Management and Information Systems. Preference may be given to candidates with experience of English apprenticeships and active interests in the relationship of digital transformation and change management.

Core duties will include the development and teaching of cutting-edge courses in Project Management both online and on campus, assessment and moderation, student support, peer review, etc. Indicative subject areas may include (but are not limited to) Communication, Digital Leadership & Management, and Project Planning & Delivery.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

About the Faculty

The Centre for Apprenticeships is the home of the University's award-winning apprenticeships and work-related learning programmes and promotes excellence in work-based learning, online teaching, and partner-engaged instructional design. Apprenticeships represent a gold-standard of experiential education. They combine academically rigorous HE programmes with the real-world tasks and challenges that learners encounter daily in the workplace. The Centre champions this style of learning and represents the faculty and learners that form a rapidly growing part of NU London's community.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area

• FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected

• APM PMQ Qualification (desirable)

General Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, the ability to teach project management to a high standard.

• Demonstrates, through evidence, the ability to teach communication to a high standard.

• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in project management.

• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics.

• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses.

• Teaching competency in Project Management to at least Level 6

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online.

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to deliver courses on degree apprenticeship programmes.

Additional Information

Salary

£49,469 to £57,316 progressing to £60,795 once in post

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Fadi Safieddine, (fadi.safieddine@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role (including teaching and research where appropriate), and a full curriculum vitae.

Interviews are expected to commence across w/c 23 February 2026

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job sponsorship: The University may be able to provide skilled workers visa sponsorship for this position, depending on individual circumstances.

Position Type

Salary Range

£49,469 to £57,316 progressing to £60,795 once in post

Additional Information

About the University

Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University's global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.

Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.

Choose NU London

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
• Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Cycle Scheme vouchers.
• 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to:

Fadi Safieddine

They can be reached at the following:

f.safieddine@northeastern.edu

However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

For staff's own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.