Job responsibilities
Deliver, support and monitor teaching at both undergraduate and
postgraduate level according to own area of subject specialism and related
areas by the provision of lectures, workshops, tutorials and other means of
teaching, as appropriate. Resolving
related issues affecting delivery in accordance with associated regulations,
procedures and good practice.
Resolve student problems across relevant modules and programmes,
including attendance issues and students failing to submit work etc. Accessing the support of the Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager as appropriate.
Support the Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager in the retention,
progression and achievement of students.
Contribute to the enhancement of quality in teaching, the development of
academic programmes and teaching practices in conjunction with institutional
policies.
Contribute to curriculum development of designated modules across
programmes as appropriate.
Contribute to the
administration of modules and programmes.
Taking an active role in attendance monitoring procedures.
Participate in relevant
Staff Student Liaison Committees, Boards of Study and Assessment Boards, as
required.
Work closely with the Career, Employability and Enterprise team, Library
team and other departments across the institution to bring added value to the
student experience.
Plan, organise and participate in student field trips and visits in
accordance with module specifications.
Commitment to promoting and incorporating our corporate values
throughout all streams of service delivery.
To promote and encourage the practice of the Universitys equality and
diversity principles in contacts with all staff, students and partners.
Other factors:
This role may require some national/international travel to attend
events in support of academic and professional development or recruitment
activities.
Generic to all Lecturers:
All Lecturers will carry out a
range of duties. Whilst it is not
anticipated that all activities listed below will be covered by one individual,
it is expected that individuals will make a balanced contribution to all areas
of academic activity.
Teaching and Research
Agree and manage all teaching,
research and administration responsibilities with guidance and support from a
Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager.
Undertake teaching as a member of
a teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of
study across a variety of settings.
With support from a Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager, engage in the development and innovation of
teaching materials, methods and approaches that challenge, foster debate and
encourage critical thinking. Reflecting
on teaching design, delivery and feedback to engender a process of continuous
improvement.
Under the direction of a Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager utilise appropriate assessment instruments and
criteria, assess the work and progress of students with reference to
appropriate criteria and provide constructive feedback.
Develop and implement personal and
collaborative research plans.
Disseminating the associated outcomes through publication and
presentation as well as applying acquired knowledge into teaching and reachout
activities.
Student Support
Act as a personal tutor and
undertake pastoral duties to deal with sensitive student welfare issues. Referring students to appropriate student
support services as appropriate.
Management
Assist the Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager in day to day programme management issues, including
the management of students and administrative tasks.
Support the Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager as the key point of contact for members of the
programme team.
Support the Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager in the effective management all staff and resources,
ensuring all policies and procedures with respect of staff recruitment,
selection, induction, appraisal, staff development, recognition, performance
management and health and safety are adhered to and consistently applied.
Assist the Senior
Lecturer/Programme Manager in ensuring a collaborative approach to team working
is engendered within the team. Attending
team meetings and effectively contributing to the work of the University of Sunderland
in London academic management team.
External Engagement
In conjunction with the Career,
Employability and Enterprise team, support the development and organisation of
Guest Speaker seminars, visits to businesses and other organisations, and the
arrangement of student placements and internships.
Employability
Ensure students have an effective
learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and
therefore enhancing their retention, progression and employability.
Professional Development
Comply with institutional
expectations as an individual member of academic staff in relation to their own
self-monitoring, continuing professional development and self regulation.
Engage in appropriate professional
development activities, including active membership of professional bodies.
Support the development of
University of Sunderland in London by establishing close working relationships
with the local national and international professional and academic community
to enhance the student experience.
Continually update knowledge and
understanding at the forefront of the relevant academic discipline and/or
professional practice.
