Lecturer
Successful candidates will have a record of excellence which is contributing to the furtherance of knowledge in their discipline, and which is recognised internationally. Candidates must also have a PhD or equivalent research experience and be able to demonstrate a clear trajectory towards achievement at a higher academic level.
Job description
Please note that this is a generic job description for the position of Lecturer.
Job family and grade: Research, Teaching and Enterprise, Grade 7
Job purpose
To contribute to and enhance the research, teaching and enterprise activities in support of the University Strategy, Creating Better Futures. Together.
Job duties
Research
- To pursue a personal research programme consistent with the research priorities of the academic area that increases the global visibility and reputation of the University.
- To secure external research funding.
- To supervise and manage research projects.
- To publish the outcomes of research in outlets of international standing.
- To attend and contribute to major international conferences.
- To supervise postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral levels.
- To collaborate in research initiatives with colleagues both within the University and externally.
Teaching
- To work with colleagues in the School to deliver an exceptional learning environment for students.
- To teach and inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students, and to conduct associated assessments.
- To provide academic and pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- To promote the use of a range of methods and techniques in teaching, learning and assessment.
- To engage in the evaluation and development of modules for which you have responsibility, in terms of content, delivery and assessment.
- To be responsible for the design and content of specific areas of teaching and learning within the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- To cooperate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the School’s taught programmes and curriculum.
Enterprise
- To engage with business, public and voluntary organisations through knowledge exchange activities such as student projects and placements, research collaboration, consultancy and specialist training.
- To create social, cultural and economic impact from academic, especially research, activity.
- To secure external funding in support of these activities.
- To seek opportunities for the commercialisation of research and the formation of social enterprises.
Related activities and functions
- To work effectively with relevant administrative, technical and academic staff in the academic area and across the University.
- To carry out specific administrative roles and functions as may be reasonably required.
- To take part in and, on occasion, act as chair of one or more School committees.
- To engage in training programmes in the University (e.g. through Staff Development) which are consistent with your needs and aspirations and those of the academic area.
- ·To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.
- To engage fully with the annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) process.
Points to note
The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of duties and responsibility of the post. The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility outlined in the document.
