JOB PURPOSE (for Teaching and Scholarship post)
Contribute to the facilitation of learning and scholarship activities within the profession of occupational therapy, including the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of modules/programmes for the occupational therapy programme within the undergraduate and post qualification provision within the School. Offer support to students via the personal tutee system, supervise students’ research projects and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in teaching and scholarship/research and to inspire others to do the same.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching
* Design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team.
* Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor/module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
* Supervise the work of students including the supervision of undergraduate and master’s students.
* Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust.
Scholarship (for the Teaching and Scholarship post)
* Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
* Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
* Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community.
* Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with assessments (setting and marking papers and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, and participation in committee work.
Other
* To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities.
* To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of lecturer.
* To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.
* To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
General Duties
* Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
* Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
* Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath.
Essential Criteria (Teaching and Scholarship post)
Qualifications and Education
* Postgraduate degree at MSc level (or near completion, at dissertation stage) or above in a related subject area and a registrable qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Evidence of an understanding of the importance of continuing professional development and evidence of a growing portfolio of scholarship.
* Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level (may include practice education).
* Demonstrate specialist knowledge and an understanding of current advancements, disseminating this within occupational therapy.
* Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the School’s teaching programmes or provide evidence of undertaking similar skills in practice.
Pastoral, Communication and Team Working
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media.
* The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
* Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
Desirable Criteria
* Relevant teaching/other professional qualification(s).
* Evidence of collaborations with industry.
* Proven ability to work without close supervision.
* Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of an organisation.
* A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.
Salary Range Min.
40,247
Salary Range Max.
55,295
Job Category
Academic - Teaching & Scholarship
Grade
Grade 6
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