Lecturer in Environmental Management - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Post Details
Part time - 70% FTE.

Fixed term for 40 months

£36,333 -£43,155
p.a. pro rata.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 29 May 2023.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

The Post

Description of Duties

Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of teaching and learning supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required
Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
Participate in the Faculty's international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria

PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to teaching and learning, student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience

Desirable Criteria

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including online/digital delivery
Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
Clear plans for scholarship activities
Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

1. Managing self and personal skills

Being aware of own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

2. Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

3. Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

4. Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

5. Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

6. Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

7. Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development.

Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

8. Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

9. Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

The Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) encompasses the Divisions of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Computing Science and Mathematics, Psychology and the Institute of Aquaculture.

FNS is a distinctive academic arena where new fundamental understandings of the complex and c