Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Education - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Description

Job Purpose

To make a positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies through leading, contributing and sustaining research of international standard.

Support (G8) or Provide (G9) academic leadership and management within the School and actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities-2. 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.

Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.
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.
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 Changing Glasgow 2025. University of Glasgow - Explore - Strategy 2025

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For appointment at Grade 9, In addition to the duties and responsibilities above:•Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A2:
An in-depth knowledge of cognitive psychology and/or oral language and literacy (reading and writing) development.

A3:

Breadth and depth of knowledge of quantitative methods to support the learning and research of undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff.

A5:
Membership of relevant professional bodies, where appropriate.

For appointment at Grade 9:

A7:
A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.

A8:
Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Skills

Essential:

C1:
Proven ability to design, deliver and review multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes.

C2:

Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues.

C3:

Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service.

C4:
Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities. [FR1]

C5:
Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the School/College.

For appointment at Grade 9:

C6:
Proven ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines/institutions in developing and progressing research.

C7:

Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

C8:
Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.

Experience

Essential:

E2:
Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expand