CTL Associate – Academic Skills

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Centre for Teaching and Learning supports the academic development of teaching at the University by:

•       advising on course and curriculum design

•       enabling the adoption of new technology and digital resources

•       assisting in piloting new teaching methodology.

We support the most valuable teaching practices at the collegiate University and provide guidance for students and staff as they adopt new practices.

We work to empower communities of educators and students to work together to advance Oxford’s outstanding personalised teaching for the contemporary world.

As a CTL associate, you will work with collegues in the Centre for Teaching and Learning to bring your experiences to inform our work on the academic skills development project.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme

•               38 days annual leave

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen within the Centre for Teaching and Learning for a successful candidate to gain experience of professional development in a supported environment, working closely with experienced practitioners development project.

The Centre for Teaching and Learning supports the academic development of teaching and learning in line with agreed institutional priorities for education and in partnership with students and colleagues in academic divisions and professional services.  The Centre for Teaching and Learning is leading the Academic Skills Development Project in collaboration with The Language Centre, the Disability Advisory Service and the Student Data Management and Analysis team in Student Registry. The project aims to integrate opportunities for academic skills development into existing educational provision so that students encounter these as a normal part of their studies throughout their time at Oxford.

About You

The role holder will contribute to the work of the Centre for Teaching and Learning in relation to our priority to integrate academic skills development provision into college and departmental teaching. You will scope and deliver short projects with colleges and programme teams as part of the consultancy services and support the coordination and running of the Academic Skills Special Interest Group.

The role would be ideal for an individual wanting to expand their knowledge and skills of learning and teaching enhancement or learn more about working at the Centre of Teaching and Learning and bringing your unique perspectives as practitioners.

The CTL associate role could be offered to either an internal or external candidate. Internal candidates could be offered the role as an increase in FTE for part-time workers, or an internal secondment opportunity for a full-time member of staff. For an external candidate, the role would be offered as a fixed term appointment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application by 12.00pm, Tuesday 16 April 2024.

Please obtain approval from your line manager if you wish to undertake the role alongside your current full-time role.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 May. Please obtain approval from your line manager if you wish to undertake the role alongside your current full-time role.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact UAS HR, [email protected]