Description:
Purpose of Position:To design, develop, and produce learning and teaching material; deliver either across a range of modules or within a specific subject area and inspire meaningful discussions, consulting with other academics and professionals. Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching. Managing programmes and grading assignments according to the Institutions' strategy, policy, and procedures, contributing to activities that influence leading-edge practice. Job Description and Responsibilities:General:Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the Institution.All academic staff are expected to engage in activities associated with the Institution's promotion, marketing, and public outreach. Contributing to student recruitment, placements, and student retention. Administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and assessment of progress and student attendance.Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the Institution.Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.Developing ideas for generating income and promoting the Institution.Developing ideas and find ways of disseminating and applying the result of scholarship.Student Learning Experience:Using appropriate learning, teaching, support, and assessment methods.Developing curricula and course material that can be used across several platforms.Supervising student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.Identifying areas where the current provision requires revision or improvement and contribute to the planning, design, and development of objectives and materials.Selecting appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assessing the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria, and providing constructive feedback to students.Ensuring that module design and delivery to comply with quality standards and regulations of the Institution.Pastoral Care:Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.Providing support to other colleagues.Act as a mentor, giving first-line support to students.Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.Use listening, interpersonal, and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support.Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support.Depending on the work area (for example, laboratories, workshops, studios), conduct risk assessments, take steps to reduce hazards, and take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others. Act as a responsible team me
23 Mar 2024;
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