Educational Developer International

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Do you have experience of supporting colleagues who teach international students? Can you help them to optimise frontline practice and curriculum design? Academic Development are looking to recruit a part-time Educational Developer (International). The role is in line with our strategic ambition of increasing international student numbers and providing high-quality, research led education and professional teaching. You will be part of a team that ensures teaching staff feel prepared to lead culturally diverse classrooms and support international students to achieve their potential as they make the transition to university study in the UK. You will work in the Educational Development (ED) team, where you will develop new staff CPD opportunities around international teaching and learning. In doing so, you will need to take an evidence-informed approach and stay alert to evolving good practice within the sector and internationally. In addition, you will contribute to ED’s wider provision for staff with contractual obligations to gain teaching qualification(s)/ recognition. The team delivers Masters-level modules on Higher Education teaching and runs an accredited scheme for participants to gain fellowships with Advance HE. The role may offer opportunities to engage in institutional research and evaluation of teaching and learning initiatives in line with our University 2023 and Education and Student Experience strategy. Based predominantly at the University's city centre campus, occasional travel across the South West may be required, to support staff located at satellite sites. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Oliver Webb: by email at **** or Christie Pritchard: by email at **** You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 22 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£44,414 - £52,841 pro rata per annum - Grade 8
Package:
Permanent, Part-Time
Contractual hours:
18.5
Basis:
PR Permanent Parttime All Year ]]>
Academic Development are looking to recruit a part-time Educational Developer (International). The role is in line with our strategic ambition of increasing
international student numbers and providing
high-quality, research led education and professional teaching. You will be part of a team that ensures teaching staff feel prepared to lead culturally diverse classrooms and support international students to achieve their potential as they make the transition to university study in the UK.
You will work in the Educational Development (ED) team, where you will develop new staff CPD opportunities around international teaching and learning. In doing so, you will need to take an evidence-informed approach and stay alert to evolving good practice within the sector and internationally. In addition, you will contribute to ED’s wider provision for staff with contractual obligations to gain teaching qualification(s)/ recognition.
The team delivers Masters-level modules on Higher Education teaching and runs an accredited scheme for participants to gain fellowships with Advance HE. The role may offer opportunities to engage in institutional research and evaluation of teaching and learning initiatives in line with our University 2023 and Education and Student Experience strategy. Based predominantly at the University's city centre campus, occasional travel across the South West may be required, to support staff located at satellite sites.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Oliver Webb: by email at ****
or Christie Pritchard: by email at ****
You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 22 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
A9497
£44,414 - £52,841 pro rata per annum - Grade 8
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44414
52841
Academic/Research
Mon, 8 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Part-Time
18.5
PR Permanent Parttime All Year
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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