JOB DESCRIPTION Faculty of Sport, Media & Creative Arts
POSTHOLDER: JOB TITLE:
Lecturer in Outdoor Adventure Education
DATE:
May 2011
GRADE:
AC2
FTE:
0.6
TERM:
Permanent
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Sports Development and Outdoor Learning
OVERVIEW
Determination of a lecturer’s duties will normally be achieved by annual consultation between the Faculty Dean, Head of Sports Development and Outdoor Learning and the individual lecturer and shall take into consideration the outcome of the College Staff Appraisal Scheme including Staff Development and the Annual Job Review. GENERIC LECTURING DUTIES FOR ACADEMIC GRADE 2
The full range of lecturers’ duties is set out in Section C4-5/6 of the Staff Handbook. The following list of duties is indicative, but not exhaustive:Teaching and Learning Support: The College expects the Roleholder to develop innovative approaches to the learning experience and the curriculum, and to designing the teaching content and methodology. Teaching and learning support may include• • • •
Teaching as a member of a team in a variety of setting from individual or small group tutorials to large lectures; fieldwork teaching and supervision; supervision of dissertations, projects, assignments, etc.; supervision of placements, teaching practice; 1
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distance learning guidance and supervision; preparation; assessing and marking; setting assignments and examinations; attendance at examination boards and other meetings relating to student performance; pastoral care; development of teaching/learning materials;
Academic Management and Administration • • • • • • •
collaborate with academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes, including academic content, delivery and assessment attending committees/panels/boards student recruitment, placements, admissions attendance at external activities liaison/membership of external committees participation in quality assurance procedures participation in staff appraisal (as appraiser and/or appraisee as appropriate).
Research and Scholarship: • • • • • • •
reflect on practice and develop own learning and teaching skills personal/group research College or externally funded research if appropriate engage in continuous professional development attending conferences, courses, etc. prior approved consultancy work writing or contributing to books, journals, papers, articles holding exhibitions of work
GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To participate in the University College’s annual Appraisal Scheme. 2.To take due care of yourself and others in respect of Health & Safety. 3.To attend development activities that may be identified as necessary by you or your Line Manager. 4.To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and any young persons you are responsible for, or come into contact with. Working at the University College may involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the post. 5.To attend training courses that may be identified as necessary by your Line Manager. 6.To undertake additional duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the level of responsibility.
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This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. It is the practice of the University College periodically to review and examine employee’s job description and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are proposed. You will be expected to participate full in any discussion relating to updating and/or changing your job description. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes but, if agreement is not possible, Management reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you. APPROVED BY: _________________________ DATE: ________________ (HR Officer) SIGNED: ______________________________ DATE: ________________ (Line Manager) SIGNED: ______________________________ (Post Holder)
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PERSON SPECIFICATION Lecturer in Outdoor Adventure Education
Attributes Essential Desirable Qualifications A good first degree in a relevant discipline Higher degree in a (Professional with a commitment to achieving a Masters relevant discipline or Vocational) level qualification. Membership of a professional body, and/or working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g. APIOL, AMI Teaching or lecturing experience Range of lecturing Work related Practitioner and Assessor experience in duties in Higher experience outdoor adventure education Education A broad range of experience in the outdoor field Competences: Teaching (HERA Excellent Communication analysis) Teamwork Participation in internal and external networks Decision-making Planning and organising resources Initiative & problem solving Analysis and Research Knowledge
Subject Practice Teaching/learning and assessment strategies Participation in Course design; development of teaching materials
Special Skills Higher level qualification in land and/or water based activities Expertise in a number of aspects of outdoor learning Personal qualities:
Ability to work under pressure Enthusiasm and sense of humour Self-motivation Strong team player Flexibility and adaptability
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