Job Description and Person
Specification
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Teaching Fellow
Academic Unit/Service:
Human Development & Health/Human Genetics & Genomic Medicine
Faculty:
Medicine
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Education pathway
Posts responsible to:
Programme Leader Genomic Medicine
Posts responsible for:
(with programme leader) administrator of Programme in genomic medicine
Post base:
Southampton General Hospital, Institute of Developmental Sciences
Level:
4
Job purpose
To teach at postgraduate level, and to undertake leadership, management and engagement activities.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
1.
Support the teaching objectives of the Academic Unit by delivering teaching to students
at postgraduate level, through allocated lectures, tutorials, practicals, seminars and
student supervision. Set and mark coursework and exams, providing constructive
feedback to students. Share responsibility for maintenance of Blackboard website and
readiness of Module material
% Time
50 %
2.
Continually update and develop own knowledge and understanding of subject area, and
implement innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods and techniques in the
sector, and pedagogic research generally, bringing new insights to the Academic Unit.
15 %
3.
Oversee the work of module leaders in setting of coursework, exams and dissertations;
contribute to marking and provision of constructive feedback to students, and oversee
Administrator liaison with Exams team.
15 %
4.
Oversee the collection and timely feedback of information from module and programme
to PGT committees and to HEE.
5%
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
5.
Contribute to the efficient management and administration of the Programme/Faculty by
performing personal administrative duties as allocated by the MSc Genomic Medicine
Programme Leader, e.g. module leader etc.
10 %
6.
Any other duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line manager
following consultation with the post holder.
5%
Internal and external relationships
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Responsible to Programme Leaders in overarching course content and delivery
Responsible to PGT committee for validation of course content
Responsibility over Module leaders for integration of module content into programme structure, and
compliance of content and assessment with accreditation criteria
Responsibility (with programme leaders) over administrator
Liaison with other teachers on the programmes, education manager and administrative staff and with
course coordinators.
Liaison with Faculty committees as appropriate.
May collaborate with colleagues in other institutions on content, and teaching and learning practice.
Special Requirements
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Commitment to the integrity and confidentiality of all relevant data and processes
Flexibility to take leave outside peak times if necessary, in negotiation with the programme leaders
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
How to be
assessed
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
Medical or Science first degree or
equivalent
Teaching qualification (PCAP or
equivalent)
CV
PhD or equivalent professional
qualifications and experience in
science or education
Membership of Higher Education
Academy
CV
Appropriate subject knowledge and
communication skills to discharge
the educational duties required for
the post, including content
development, teaching and
assessment
Planning and
organising
Sufficient breadth and depth of
knowledge to contribute to course
development and scholarship
CV &
interview
Experience with research
supervision
CV &
interview
Experience with postgraduate
assessment
CV &
interview
Experience with postgraduate
eLearning
CV &
interview
Interview
Able to plan, manage, organise elearning material
Able to plan and organise a
research programme, supporting
students
Able to contribute to the design of
course units, curriculum
development and new teaching
approaches in the Academic Unit
Problem solving
and initiative
Interview
Evidence of a cross-disciplinary
approach to problem solving, in
order to address the varied needs of
the students
Able to develop original
techniques/methods
Management
and teamwork
Effective teamwork, including
understanding of the strengths and
weaknesses of others, and ability to
encourage teamwork and
participation
Experience of acting as a role model
/ mentor
Ability to identify difficulties in
others, intervene and provide help
and support
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Experience contributing to
management and administrative
processes in health- or sciencerelated environment
CV &
interview
CV &
interview
Interview
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Communicating
and influencing
Initiative, enthusiasm and selfmotivation
Interview
Communicate new and complex
information effectively, both verbally
and in writing, engaging the interest
and enthusiasm of the target
audience
Interview
Interview
Deliver lectures and seminars
Able to engage counselling skills
and pastoral care, where
appropriate
Other skills and
behaviours
Positive attitude to colleagues and
students
Interview
Advanced IT skills
CV
Special
requirements
Cross-disciplinary background
Experience with databases
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☒ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☐ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use
of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
X
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
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