- Support the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area and/or across developing areas within the department.
- Deliver lectures and/or lead seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement.
- Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques.
- Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process.
- Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students.
- Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements.
- Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes.
- Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
- Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media.
- Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience.
- Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers
- Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary.
- Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities.
- Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague.
- Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.
- Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.
- Contribute academic research publications as appropriate for an early career researcher including the publication of academic articles; conference papers; and/or edited volumes or monographs.
- Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.
- Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes.
- Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department.
- Attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally.
- Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community.
- Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding.
- Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively.
- Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities.
- Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering.
- Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required.
- Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor.
- Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes.
- Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help.
- Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
- Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc.
- Support the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate.
- Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues.
- Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met.
- Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work.
- Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others.
- Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
- Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
- Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning.
- Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise.
- Demonstrate academic research potential commensurate with career stage.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the University are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the Universitys Health and Safety policies. This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative, as agreed with the Director of Institute.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the subject area are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection legislation, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management.
- Take responsibility for own learning and development in relation to core responsibilities of teaching and learning, research and income generation taking account of relevant professional frameworks ( UK Professional Standards Framework and the Researcher Development Framework).
- Take responsibility for upholding and complying with the Universitys Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity policies and for behaving in ways that are consistent with fair and equal treatment for all.
- Take responsibility for own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect on achieving equality of opportunity.
- A good relevant undergraduate degree with further professional or academic qualifications at Masters level in Physiotherapy.
- Practicing Physiotherapist currently on HCPC register for minimum of 2 years.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Qualified Teacher Status/HE teaching qualification/willingness to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education/Academic Professional within an agreed timeframe.
- Breadth of knowledge in critical life functions and organs and how their pathology impacts on physiotherapeutic interventions for inpatients and outpatients.
- Knowledge of current initiatives underpinning cardio-respiratory physiotherapy.
- Working towards a Doctorate or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Membership of relevant specialist interest group(s) ( ACPICR, ICCrPT, ACPRC).
- Previous teaching/training experience, able to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning in cardio-respiratory and -pulmonary related modules within physiotherapy programmes.
- Able to identify the need for developing the content or structure of the subject area/module and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
- Current experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI in the clinical area of cardio-respiratory and pulmonary conditions.
- Research portfolio aligned with subject area.
- Success of income-generating activities.
- Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise.
- Excellent teaching methods and presentation skills, supporting blended learning for students.
- Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to develop areas of interest in physiotherapy.
- Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions.
- Research and/or enterprise skills in physiotherapy.
- Clinical Education ( supervising student placements).
- Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as work well with others effectively.
- Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students.
- Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels across the University.
- Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People and Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy - Chichester, United Kingdom - University of Chichester
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Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist educator experienced in Cardio/Pulmonary to undertake the temporary role of Lecturer in Physiotherapy, within the School of Nursing and Allied Health, joining our highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. This could be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain University experience within a gold rated teaching excellence framework. The post is for 2 days a week (, for up to 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave, based on the Chichester campus; we will consider a secondment.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapy Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration and assessment. You will contribute to the delivery of Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on all physio programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to innovative interprofessional projects within the school and wider collaborations.
About us
The University of Chichester is a dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution with clear values and a long history in Higher Education
We are a top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience. We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment.
We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution.
All of our staff, irrespective of their role, are instrumental in achieving our University mission and vision.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Function of the Post: Lecturers will contribute as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity, with the assistance of a mentor and/or senior colleague if required, within the area of physiotherapy in the Institute of Applied Sciences. You will work collaboratively with both academic and clinical colleagues to ensure effective teaching and clinical placements to prepare students for work and enhance employability within physiotherapy.
Principal Accountabilities: As a Physiotherapy Lecturer (Cardio/Pulmonary) in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Area, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff. You will contribute to the delivery of Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. The role will also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Applied Sciences, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University.
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Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity:
The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued and respected. The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that staff should ensure they are familiar and compliant with. All policies are available on the University's Intranet. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment.
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