Lecturer in Physics or Astrophysics - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:


Lecturer grade F:
£33,966 to £44,263 per annum

Lecturer grade G:
£45,585 to £54,395 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 30 May 2024

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic academic with expertise in any area of Physics or Astrophysics.

All staff are encouraged to use tested innovative teaching practices so there will be opportunities for peer observation in order to develop your own practice.

We have undergraduate programmes in Physics, Theoretical Physics and Physics with Astrophysics.
We are committed to building a Physics environment with Equality and Diversity at its core.

As such, the successful applicant will have a genuine interest and commitment to developing the role of under-represented groups in Physics.

In addition, you will need to demonstrate the potential to be a strong role model for the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Applications are invited for a Lecturer within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.

The post is offered as fixed-term for 12 months.

You will provide high quality teaching to undergraduate students within the School.

1) what constitutes excellent teaching to you.

2) your past contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and what your contributions to EDI at Newcastle will be.

Key Accountabilities


You will be expected to:


  • To take full responsibility as module leader for teaching specific courses as directed by the Head of School. This will include preparation of all materials, delivery of lectures and tutorials, and all assessment. The modules to be taken will be discussed with the Director of Discipline in Physics and might involve laboratory or computing practical's using Python
  • To contribute to the teaching and assessment of other modules. This might include running computer practical's, and marking assignments and examinations
  • To contribute to the School's recruitment and outreach activities as directed by the Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching
  • As a full member of the School, to participate in relevant School Committees such as Board of Examiners
The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Lecturer Grade F

  • Ability to teach and assess a range of physics courses autonomously
  • Broad knowledge of physics as taught in Stage 1 of the Newcastle programmes in Physics
  • Specialist knowledge of highlevel material as taught at Stages 24 of the Newcastle BSc & MPhys degrees
  • Willingness to assist with the administration of the School
Desirable

  • Relevant teaching qualification
Skills (professional, technical, managerial, practical)

  • Evidence of analytical and problemsolving capability, with the relevant personal skills, initiative and drive
  • Effective time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
Experience and Achievements (paid or unpaid)

  • Demonstrable ability to effectively teach, support and supervise undergraduate and students
  • Familiarity with teaching support tools, including virtual learning environments
Desirable

  • Experience of universitylevel teaching
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Lecturer Grade G

  • Ability to teach and assess a range of physics courses autonomously
  • Broad knowledge of physics as taught in Stage 1 of the Newcastle programmes in Physics
  • Specialist knowledge of highlevel material as taught at Stages 24 of the Newcastle BSc & MPhys degrees
  • Willingness to assist with the administration of the School
Desirable

  • Relevant teaching qualification
Skills (professional, technical, managerial, practical)

  • High level of analytical and problemsolving capability, with the relevant personal skills, initiative and drive
  • Effective time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
Desirable

  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to encourage the commitment of others
  • An interest in course development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Evidence of good networking skills
  • Evidence of leadership of teaching teams
Experience and Achievements (paid or unpaid)

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate students
  • Proficiency with teaching support tools, including virtual learning environments

Qualifications:

Lecturer Grade F

  • Have or be close to completion of a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or a related discipline
Lecturer Grade G

  • PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or a related discipline
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