Teaching Fellow - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Position Details
The School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion in the College of Arts and Law

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,348 to £43,155 with potential progression once in post to £45,737

Grade 7

Full Time, Fixed Term contract for 12 months

Closing date: 7th June 2023

Background
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham seeks to appoint a 1.0FTE Teaching Fellow in Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, and Epistemology, for a fixed term of 12 months (1 st September 2023 to 31 st August The post-holder will teach at a range of levels to undergraduates and postgraduates, predominantly through allocated lectures and seminars, so that the Department of Philosophy's teaching objectives are met.

The post-holder will contribute to the design of modules with other colleagues, will plan and prepare teaching, undertake management/administration arising from teaching, and contribute to Departmental/School teaching-related activities and teaching-related administration.

The Teaching Fellow is expected to teach two Master's modules in the first semester, one in Metaphysics, and one in Philosophy of Language.

In the second semester the Teaching Fellow will be expected to teach one Master's module in Epistemology on campus, and a version of the same module online for our Distance Learning programme.

In addition the Teaching Fellow is expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. The teaching is done within an established teaching programme (under the supervision of an academic member of staff). The person will also contribute to enhancement of the student experience/employability.

This role is an excellent opportunity to be part of a vibrant philosophy department with an excellent research environment and high student satisfaction.

Role Summary

Specifically to teach Master's modules on campus in Metaphysics, in Philosophy of Language, and in Epistemology, and by Distance Learning in Epistemology. Also to supervise UG/PGT dissertations and other teaching as necessary for the running of the Department as determined by the HoD.
Contribute to teachingrelated administration
May: a) contribute to enhancement of the student experience or employability; b) contribute to designing CPD programmes for clients external to the University and similar; c) contribute to deliver CPD programmes, consulting on own specialism and the like, often under the supervision of a project leader.

Main Duties

Contribute to the design of modules with other colleagues.
Plan and prepare own teaching, including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the established objectives of the teaching programme.
Devise and supervise projects, student dissertations and practical work.
Develop an approach to planning and reviewing own teaching.
Undertake personal professional development in teaching, including selfreflection on own teaching, using student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes.
Contribute to knowledge transfer on own specialism that is of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
Undertake management/administration arising from teaching.
Contribute to Departmental/School teachingrelated activities and teachingrelated administration.
Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Higher degree relevant to research or teaching area or equivalent qualifications
Demonstrable ability to teach in the areas specified in this advert
High level analytical capability
Ability to design and deliver module materials successfully
Ability to assess and organise resources effectively Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes

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