Gladys Abiew

PhD-qualified Business Studies academic with over seven years of experience in higher education teaching across Human Resource Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, and Strategic Management. Experienced in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes using both face-to-face and blended learning approaches. Extensive experience in curriculum design, module delivery, assessment development, dissertation supervision, and academic mentoring within higher education settings.

Teaching practice focuses on applied learning through real-world case studies, enhancing student engagement and academic performance. Alongside academic experience in Ghana, has UK-based experience in secondary and sixth-form education, supporting classroom learning, student engagement, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Research-active with peer-reviewed publications in HRM, organisational behaviour, innovation, and sustainability.

Lecturer (Higher Education – Part-time) - Koforidua Technical University - Ghana

(2024-01)

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across Human Resource Management, Leadership, Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour, International Business, Coaching and Mentoring, and Business Management
• Design and deliver blended learning sessions using Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) to support flexible student engagement
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and research projects
• Support curriculum delivery, academic mentoring, and student academic development
• Contribute to assessment design, marking, and feedback to enhance student learning outcomes
• Maintain academic engagement through continued teaching practice alongside UK-based professional experience

Learning Support and Cover Supervisor (UK Experience) - Link3 Recruitment Agency - Various Secondary Schools, Nottingham, UK

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Delivered classroom supervision using pre-prepared lesson plans across secondary and sixth-form settings
• Supported student engagement, behaviour management, safeguarding, and inclusive classroom practice
• Assisted students with additional learning needs (SEND) to access learning effectively
• Delivered structured intervention activities to support student progress and attainment
• Provided feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and learning progress

GCSE Invigilator (Mock) - Link 3 Recruitment Agency - Bulwell Academy City Nottingham, UK

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Ensured examinations were conducted in line with examination board regulations and school policies
• Ensured examination integrity, security, and a calm controlled environment in line with examination board regulations

Lecturer – Higher Education - Full-Time - Koforidua Technical University - Ghana

(2016-12 - 2023-12)

• Delivered lectures, seminars, and tutorials across HRM, Leadership, Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Employment Law
• Developed and delivered face-to-face and online teaching materials using VLE platforms
• Supervised undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate research projects
• Contributed to curriculum design, programme development, and academic review processes
• Designed and implemented student mentoring and academic intervention programmes that improved performance and retention
• Participated in assessment moderation, examination processes, and quality assurance activities
• Contributed to departmental research output and peer-reviewed publications
• Delivered academic skills training in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Applied research expertise in literature review, methodology design, and data analysis

Faculty Examination Co-Ordinator - Koforidua Technical University - Ghana

(2017-12 - 2019-12)

Additional responsibility

• Coordinated faculty-level examination processes and academic assessment logistics
• Ensured compliance with institutional assessment policies and academic regulations
• Supported examination scheduling, moderation, and results processing

Departmental Programme and Research Coordinator - Koforidua Technical University - Ghana

(2019-12 - 2023-12)

Additional responsibility

• Led programme review and academic quality assurance activities within the department
• Coordinated departmental research initiatives and supported research development projects
• Monitored research implementation to ensure methodological and ethical compliance
• Organised academic seminars, workshops, and research dissemination events
• Contributed to departmental academic planning and performance improvement strategies

Teaching Assistant (National Service) - University of Education, Winneba - Ghana

(2013-07 - 2014-08)

• Supported teaching and learning in Business Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Human Resource Management
• Assisted with undergraduate dissertation supervision and academic mentoring
• Supported students in academic writing, research development, and resource use

PhD - Business Studies - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2021-09 - 2025-11)

MPhil - Human Resource Management - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2014-09 - 2016-11)

BBA - Secretarial Education and Business Management - University of Education, Winneba (2009-08 - 2013-05)

WASSCE - Business Secretarial - Awudome Senior High School (2003-09 - 2006-04)