Job Title: Teaching Associate

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
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Job Title: Teaching Associate

School/Department: Biosciences/Division of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Salary: £28,695 to £37,394 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance review.

Job Family and Level: R&T Level 4

Contract Status: Fixed-Term ending 31 July 2017

Hours of Work: Full-Time 36.25 hours per week

Location: Sutton Bonington Campus

Reporting to: Head of School/Head of Division

Purpose of the New Role:

The School of Biosciences delivers a large undergraduate programme in Environmental Science with students taught across the University Park and Sutton Bonington Campuses. The courses taught comprise a 3 year BSc and a 4 year MSci. Both degrees are available as a ‘with European Studies’ option. Environmental Science is also being developed at the University’s Malaysia campus and an active inter-campus exchange is developing. The purpose of the new role is to contribute to the delivery of this portfolio of taught programmes in support of Prof Neil Crout who is currently Head of School.

Main Responsibilities / % time per year
1. / Teaching
·  To prepare and deliver lectures/seminars/tutorials as appropriate. The role will involve supporting the teaching work of Prof Neil Crout whose teaching is mainly in the quantitative aspects of environmental science (environmental modelling, statistics) but also includes elements on the history and philosophy of science and the role of environmental science in society.
·  To teach and examine students, particularly those on the BSc/MSci Environmental Science degree. To act as Module Convenor for some of the modules associated with these undergraduate degrees and to maintain and develop both the quality and appropriateness of the course materials and the curriculum.
·  To support and comply with the University and School teaching quality assurance standards and procedures, including the provision of such information as required.
·  Supervise undergraduate students undertaking appropriate Research Projects within the Division. / %
2. / Research
·  The role is primarily teaching focused, however there will be opportunity to undertake research supervision in the area of environmental and agricultural modelling, contribute to research delivery and outputs. / %
3. / Administration
·  The successful candidate will actively contribute to the administrative duties of the Division and the University.
·  To act as a personal tutor for undergraduate students as required.
·  To take part in and contribute to staff development activities consistent with continuous professional development.
·  To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work. / %
4. / Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the person appointed. / %

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/ Education / PhD in an area of Environmental Science or discipline relevant to the quantitative aspects of environmental science.
Skills/Training / Evidence of good teaching & presentation skills relevant to the quantitative aspects of environmental science. / A postgraduate teaching
qualification, e.g. PGCHE or
equivalent.
Experience / Teaching experience in Environmental Science at undergraduate or postgraduate level. / Knowledge of the wider role of environmental science in underpinning policy or decision making.
Administrative duties associated
with taught modules in Higher
Education.
Personal Attributes / Ability to work in a highly multidisciplinary and applied field.
Self-motivation and flexibility.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Decision Making

i) taken independently by the role holder

·  Teaching and guidance of students.
·  Setting and marking of assignments and exam papers.
·  Personal tutorial support to students, content of seminars.
·  Recommendations for the admission of students.
·  Individual research

ii) taken in collaboration with others

·  Aspects of course/curriculum development and new programmes of study.
·  Ensure academic and administrative quality of courses .
·  Final admissions decisions.

iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder

·  New module development/approval.
·  Complex pastoral issues.
·  Disciplinary/grievance procedures.

Additional Information

This post is to cover the teaching requirements of Professor Crout during his time as Head of School of Biosciences and during his sabbatical period.
Head of School/Department
(or nominee): / Professor Neil Crout
Date completed: / 30 June 2015
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