T&S Lecturer (Gr. 7)
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The Department of <department> is (include brief description, including information about Departmental size, structure and staff composition) The Department has <number> undergraduate and <number> postgraduate students (including <number> PhD students). Average A level grades requested at undergraduate level are <grades> .
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The Main Purpose of the Role:
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To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of graduate and postgraduate teaching
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To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
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To carry out on-going curriculum review, including teaching content and materials and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies
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To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities
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To undertake effectively a range of managerial and leadership responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities or Duties:
Role holders may be required to undertake some, or all of the duties outlined below:
Teaching and Promotion of Learning
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To support the teaching objectives of the department by delivering teaching through allocated lectures, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
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To set and mark coursework and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students.
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To ensure the quality of the design of existing teaching content, continually monitoring, evaluating and revising them to ensure excellence and coherence, identifying areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement
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To develop teaching and learning activities in the department and deliver teaching across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars
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To oversee, develop and promote innovative teaching and learning approaches and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
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To ensure that teaching design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the
University and department
Administrative and support responsibilities
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To act as internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
 To supervise directly students, students’ projects, field trips and academic activities. To provide expert advice on learning best practice and helping with learning problems. To identify the learning needs of students and define learning objectives
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To contribute to planning and teaching design across a range of modules and to the administration and management of teaching programmes. To undertake departmental roles such as Senior Tutor,
Head of Teaching Programme, Programme Coordinator, etc.
Involvement in scholarship and development
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To investigate innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods and techniques in the sector and pedagogic research generally, bringing new insights to the department.
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To engage in pedagogic and practitioner research to extend, to transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship.
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To disseminate results of scholarly work through presentations at conferences or exhibiting work in other appropriate events
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To assist in securing funding for teaching and scholarship.
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Further points specific to the post – Department to provide
4. The Person
Person Specification
Qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
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Postgraduate degree in [subject area] or equivalent experience
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Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in
Academic Practice
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Extensive knowledge in [subject area] to design & develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support across different levels of academic activity
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Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques and methodologies
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Advanced and specialist IT knowledge
Skills/abilities/ competencies
Experience
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Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media.
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Ability to innovate in teaching and learning, e.g. through the development of teaching materials
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Ability to teach at any level within area of expertise, and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in the process of teaching
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Ability to present specialist material in a logical, coherent and interesting manner, both to students and to fellow specialists
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Ability to obtain new knowledge by theoretical and/or practical methods.
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Ability to disseminate scholarly work, for example presenting papers at conferences and workshops, development of appropriate websites and publishing articles or papers in academic journals
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Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate or postgraduate level or in an evidenced similar context
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Experience of using different delivery techniques to enthuse and engage
Desirable
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PhD in [subject area]
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Personal attributes students
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Evidence of successful planning and teaching design across a range of modules
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Evidence of lecturing, leading seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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Attention to detail and commitment to high quality
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Displays creativity, initiative and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching, learning support and scholarly activities
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Collaborative ethos
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Positive attitude to colleagues and students
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Willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions
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Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines
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Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
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T he University of York is one of the UK’s leading universities. It has an excellent reputation in teaching and research and was placed in the top ten UK universities by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise
(RAE). It regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide and is the highest ranked UK university in the Times Higher world ranking of universities under 50 years old. In 2010 York was named ‘University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards in recognition of its drive to combine academic excellence with social inclusion, strong record of scientific discovery, and investment into the arts and humanities. In 2012, York was invited to join The Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities.
From its inception, the University has concentrated on strong viable departments and teaching and research of the highest quality. York intends to retain its leading research-intensive position and to develop its global reputation through:
­ Continued growth in student numbers - much of it focused on postgraduate and international students.
­ Significant research expansion and spin-out activity as the University develops the potential of its intellectual property.
­ Focusing on the University’s four strategic objectives of excellence, internationalisation, inclusivity and sustainability.
Founded in 1963 with just 200 students, the University now has approximately 3,500 staff, 16,000 students and over 30 academic departments and research centres. The University has a collegiate system in which most staff and all students are members of one of eight colleges.
The Campus
The University is located in a beautiful landscaped park close to the historic city of York, a much sought after destination for work and study. The University has city centre premises at the medieval King's
Manor and, since 2000, York has added 20 new buildings to its Heslington West campus, as well as
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embarking on an ambitious £750m campus expansion at Heslington East. This development will increase student capacity, drive up research income and provide more world-class facilities for the 21st century.
The City of York
The historic walled City of York is a year round destination which is home to world-class museums, attractions and vibrant entertainment and festivals. It successfully combines a riverside location, beautiful parks and pedestrianised streets with a lively café/bar/restaurant culture and wide selection of shops. The city and surrounding areas offer a variety of housing, excellent range of schools, and comprehensive health care facilities.
York has excellent road and rail links and is easily accessible from all parts of the UK. It is roughly 2 hours by rail from London, Edinburgh and Manchester and within easy reach of international airports at
Manchester and Leeds-Bradford. For more information visit: www.visityork.org
6. Appointment Details
Salary will be within the range <£ to £ - HR to insert> a year on grade 7 of the University’s salary scales.
The post is <full-time/part-time> and the hours of work are <hours> per week. The post is available for a period of <years/months> .
The annual holiday entitlement is 38 days, including 8 statutory public holidays. The leave year is
October to September. If the post is part-time, or appointment is made part-way through the year, holiday entitlement will be reduced pro rata.
The candidate appointed may, immediately upon starting his/her employment, join USS - the Universities’
Superannuation Scheme – which involves a personal contribution of 7.5% of salary. If you have not previously been a member of USS, you will join the Career Revalued Benefits section (6.5% personal contribution.). Both sections have a 16% employer contribution, and are offered via salary sacrifice.
Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice
The University offers a programme to enhance skills in academic practice, the Postgraduate Certificate of
Academic Practice (PGCAP), which is primarily aimed at academic staff in the earlier stages of their career.
If you have less than 3 years full time equivalent experience in an academic post and this is your first permanent appointment (or if it is longer than 23 months duration) you are required to complete the whole
PGCAP Programme i.e. Modules 1 and 2. You should discuss this requirement with your Head of
Department, normally before taking up your appointment.
7. The Application Process
<Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to: <Name> (<>@york.ac.uk; + 44 (0)1904 <>).>
Making your application
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on <HR to add date> .
When you are ready to start your application, click on the ‘Apply now’ button and you will be guided through the stages of the application form. You will also be asked to upload a letter of application outlining your suitability for the job and your curriculum vitae.
References
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You will be asked to provide the names and contact details of three referees able to comment on your suitability for the role, including your current or most recent line manager (for example, the head of your department or research group) or your supervisor if you are a student.
In the event that you are offered a position, we will also seek an employment reference from your current or most recent employer.
Interviews
It is anticipated that interviews for the post will be held on <date> or <as soon as possible and certainly no later than two months after the closing date for applications> . Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be sent details of time and venue as soon as possible after the closing date.
If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact HR Services (email: recruitment@york.ac.uk
or telephone: +44 (0)1904 324835).
8. Criminal Convictions (if DBS check required – HR to include)
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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