Assistant Professor in in Mathematics - London, United Kingdom - New College of the Humanities Ltd.

Description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN APPLIED BIOSCIENCES(Teaching & Scholarship)
Discipline Biosciences and Chemistry
Faculty Computing, Mathematics, Engineering & Natural Sciences (CoMENS)

The role is suitable for hybrid working, provided the appointee is able toattend the campus (Devon House, London) for face-to-face work as andwhen required.

Term Full-time; Permanent

Benefits The University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and workconcerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Northeastern University London invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Applied Biosciences.

The appointee will help develop and deliver our UK undergraduate and postgraduate degree apprenticeship programmes and provide service to the discipline in line with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Faculty and University.

Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and academic excellence.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of BSc Applied Biomedical Sciences, an Apprenticeship Degree programme for the Level 6 Clinical Trials Specialist apprenticeship.

This programme is primarily delivered online through a

The role is suitable for hybrid working, provided the appointee is able to attend the London campus for face-to-face work as and when required.

Core duties include the development and teaching of cutting-edge courses in Applied Biosciences, both online and on campus, assessment and moderation, student support, peer review, etc.

Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Applied Biosciences to clinical trials, apprenticeships and online learning.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education.

The recently formed Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London.

It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual-degree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, and Biosciences.

The Faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University's first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists.

The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary, cross-faculty team responsible for the degree apprenticeship programmes.

The team uses innovative pedagogical approaches and best practices in digital education and collaboration to ensure an excellent learner experience for individuals or groups of learners, wherever they are based.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London.

Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University's Global Campus Network.

After becoming part of Northeastern University's global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.

Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society.

It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.
PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level, and with a focus on experiential learning
• Teaching competency in Applied Biosciences to Levels 4–7 (i.e., all undergraduate and postgraduate levels)
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
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Applications must include a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria, and a teaching statement (1 page maximum).

Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Visa sponsorship may be available for a successful candidate for this position.