Lecturer in Design and Media

Internal applicants only
Job details

College

College of Arts, Humanities and Education

Responsible to

Head of Discipline - Design

Location

Britannia Mill, Derby Campus

Salary

£37,099 to £44,263 per annum pro rata

Closing date

Wednesday 1 May 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Part-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework .

Reference

0178-24

About the role

The School of Arts is looking for a Lecturer in Design and Media to fulfil teaching, research and industry engagement. This role will have specific responsibilities for leading modules which integrate theory, practice and employability across a range of programmes in the School with a specific focus on Design, Animation and Media programmes. This role is part-time - 29.6 hours per week.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Head of Discipline of Design - Matt Hawthorn via [email protected] .

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

Principal accountabilities
Learning / Teaching

Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.

Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.

Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.

Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.

Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research / Scholarship

Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to leading edge practice in the University.

Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.

Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.

Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.

Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.

Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.

Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.

Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.

Contribute to effective cross College / University working.

Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards (within 24 months)
• PhD or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe

Experience

• Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students.
• Experience developing strategies and alternative approaches for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience and understanding of the integration of design and media theory, practice, and enterprise into higher education curricula.
• Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Industry facing knowledge and skills relevant to the Design and Media subject area.
• Experience of research and enterprise activity.
• Evidence of outputs in research, industry or practice that could contribute to the subject and University profile and strategies for Innovation and Research.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning.
• Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups.
• Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally.
• Ability to work successfully both in independent self-management and team working.
• Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values.
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning and teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE.
• A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience.
• A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum.
• A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum.
• Flexible to the needs of others.
• Innovative and creative.
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience.
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality.

Business requirements

• Able to take a flexible approach to work.
• Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching.
• Some evening and occasional weekend working.
• Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
• A commitment to own professional development.

Desirable Criteria
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area
• Appropriate level of membership of a relevant professional body or working towards
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Experience

• Recent proven experience of delivering excellent and effective learning and teaching identified by peer review at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a Higher Education provider.
• Demonstrable experience of module and / or programme leadership.
• Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods.
• Online and blended learning and teaching experience
• Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity.
• Experience of bidding for and obtaining external research funding.
• Experience of successfully applying discipline to income generation activities, including consultancy, industry-based applied research and KTPs.

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Able to identify potential sources of funding.
• A sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFECE’s Operating Model for Quality Assurance.

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

This vacancy is only available to internal applicants.

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If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected] .

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Important information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List

• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training

• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job

• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas .

What is Adaptive Working?

Adaptive working is about enabling a high-performing, flexible, and responsive work culture where the place, time, and manner of working are tailored to the specific work activity. This approach ensures that the working environment, including both physical and social surroundings, supports employees to perform at their best and meet the university's evolving needs.

In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.

Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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