معرفی
Lesley Smitheringale is a Senior Lecturer (Learning and Teaching) at Teesside University International Business School (TUIBS), part of Teesside University. She has held academic roles for over 7 years, including previous stints as Principal Lecturer (Staffing and Resources) and Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. Her work spans teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
Education:
- MA Work-Based Learning (Leadership and Management), Teesside University (2014–2016)
- CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (2000–2001)
- BA (Hons) Business Studies (1985–1989)
Research & Teaching Focus: Lesley specializes in management and financial accounting, personal/professional development for apprenticeship and accredited programs. She leads initiatives in learning and teaching excellence, including staff induction, student voice, and continuous professional development (CPD). Her recent work emphasizes curriculum design and employer-partner collaboration to align education with industry needs.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2016
Advising & Management: Oversees staff workload allocation, module/course leadership, and dissertation supervision in the Finance, Performance & Marketing department. Previously managed Educational Partnerships budgets and quality assurance for FE partnerships and employer programs.
Labs/Teams: Active in TUIBS leadership and the Educational Partnerships team, focusing on strategic course development and stakeholder collaboration.
