Lecturer/senior Lecturer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College's strategic objectives.

For appointment at Grade 8:

To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Spanish Studies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.

Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For appointment at Grade 8:

Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.
Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role
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For appointment at Grade 8:
Essential

A6 Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate

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Skills

Essential
C1 Native or near-native competence in written and spoken Spanish and English.
C2 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity
C3 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School's research profile in accordance with School objectives
C5 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities

For appointment at Grade 8:

Essential-C7 Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes
C8 Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues
C9 Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service

Experience

Essential-E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
E3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage

For appointment at Grade 8:

Essential-E5 Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio
E6 Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods
E7 Track record of continuous engagement with current practic