Co-Ordinating Lecturer in Science and Computer Studies

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Co-ordinating Lecturer in Science and Computer Studies - Teaching and Scholarship

The Division of Lifelong Learning invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to organise, manage and develop a high-quality, part-time programme for adult learners in Science and Computer Studies, and to teach on the programme.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds.

The post is part time, 21 hours per week, and open-ended.

Salary: £49,794 - £54,395 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 7).

Candidates are welcome to contact Dr Michelle Deininger (Senior Lecturer, Co-ordinator for Humanities) with any queries concerning the role via [email protected] .

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Closing date: Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Job Description

Main Function of Post

To organise, manage and develop a high-quality part-time programme for adult learners within Science and Computer Studies, and to teach on the programme.

Teaching:

• To organise a balanced programme of courses in terms of content, variety and timing of courses
• To provide academic leadership and line management for the team of part-time tutors who are the main deliverers of the programme.
• To implement quality assurance mechanisms that are consistent with University policies and procedures.
• To independently contribute to module and curriculum development and teaching on the programme, including developing new Pathways and community learning opportunities.
• To collaborate with colleagues in Lifelong Learning to provide interdisciplinary opportunities for adult learners, including areas related to the environment and sustainability.
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work.
• to coordinate the Pathway to Medical Pharmacology and contribute to all Pathways to a Degree in subjects related to Science (including Healthcare).
• To liaise with other University Schools, partners and providers to develop appropriate opportunities for adult part-time students in terms of course availability, progression routes, as and when appropriate.

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work.

• To contribute to the promotion of Lifelong Learning, particularly identifying marketing needs and opportunities.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

IMPORTANT:
Your application will be assessed against the following essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please copy and paste this section into a new document and give clear examples of how you can evidence meeting each criteria by writing under each one.

Please save your supporting statement in a separate document with the title [YOURNAME - 17811BR - JOB TITLE] and attach it to your application in the recruitment system.

Please note that these are also the criteria shortlisted applicants will be assessed against at interview and/or by other means (e.g. a skills test) where applicable.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Scholarship