Departmental Tutor and Associate Professor (Teaching)

About the role

The post holder will be appointed to Associate Professorship (Teaching) in a subject area commensurate with their expertise and within the range of disciplines taught in SELCS-CMII, but the primary purpose of this post is to take on the role of Departmental Tutor. The post holder’s remit will encompass oversight, development, implementation and communication of departmental and UCL regulations, policies and procedures relating to learning, teaching, assessment, student welfare and engagement, and quality assurance. The post holder will have responsibility for all taught undergraduate (c. ) and postgraduate students (c. ) in SELCS-CMII. The post holder is ex officio a member of the SELCS-CMII Senior Leadership Team, will represent the department at relevant Faculty and UCL committees, and will work closely with a range of academic, teaching and professional services staff. They will also teach one to two modules (20-40 contact hours) per year and/or supervise BA or MA dissertations and/or PGR students, and provide professional development opportunities for staff in SELCS, as appropriate to their expertise and as agreed with the Head of Department. We reserve the right to close the application window earlier if a sufficient number of applications are received. Please do not include any materials other than the CV and personal statement in your application. The closing date for applications is January 31st and the post is expected to begin on 1st June .

About you

The postholder will have a PhD or equivalent, in a subject relevant to one or more programmes offered in SELCS-CMII, OR in a relevant aspect of Higher Education pedagogy. They will have experience of teaching and assessment at a Higher Education institution or at an equivalent level, in one or more subjects relevant to programmes offered in SELCS-CMII, as well as experience of delivering pastoral and academic support to students in a Higher Education context.They will have demonstrable experience of leadership or team management relating to Education and Student Experience in a Higher Education context, in addition to excellent knowledge of the UK Higher Education landscape, including current trends and challenges. The post holder will have a proven ability to interpret and oversee the implementation of detailed and complex policies, procedures, and academic regulations and communicate them effectively to staff and students, as well as a proven ability to engage empathetically and constructively with students. For full details please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insurance