Lecturer, ASPIRE

[Aligned with disciplines including Computing, Engineering, Health and Life Sciences]

1-year, fixed term

Up to 2 FTE

THE POST – Lecturer, ASPIRE

Learning Transformation has vacancies for one-year fixed term positions of Lecturer, ASPIRE. The roles are based in Learning Transformation but will include working with the Schools and across the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning, Teaching and Students to deliver a positive and transformative student experience. We are looking to recruit ASPIRE lecturers with expertise in the following subject areas: Computing, Engineering, Health and Life Sciences.

This post is focused on supporting the delivery of a key ambition within the UWS Curriculum Framework - the development and implementation of a new suite of ASPIRE modules supporting academic, professional and personal development and supporting our UWS graduates as world-ready and with developed meta-skills related to their ambitions, needs and interests. ASPIRE is a University-wide initiative that prepares students to make the most of their experience at UWS experience through exploring aspirations for university study and thinking about how their degree connects to other aspects of their personal and professional life. The modules are an opportunity for students to gain confidence developing the skills, knowledge and personal qualities that will prepare them for life and work in the 21st century and comprise an advising curriculum supporting student success. The post is an exciting career development opportunity for a student-centred higher education professional interested in teaching and curriculum development as part of the implementation of a flagship curriculum within the University.

Learning Transformation is a dedicated team comprising academics, learning designers and digital learning technologists, sitting within the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning, Teaching and Students. You will join us as we strive to continuously enhance learning, teaching and curriculum at UWS, in turn inspiring our students and wider University community and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area (at least one of the subject areas listed above).
• Postgraduate qualification.
• Experience of teaching, assessment and/or supporting students in Higher Education.
• Experience of facilitating one-to-one and/or group sessions with Higher Education students.
• Ability to design, develop and co-ordinate strategically aligned curriculum.
• Experience of delivering enhancement in learning, teaching or student support including working collaboratively with different stakeholders in a change environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of approaches to student support, personal tutoring, advising techniques and approaches for use to support student success in higher education.
• Demonstrable understanding of the professional settings, contexts and networks that students of the relevant discipline may be looking to engage with and join.
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience.

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Free gym membership
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Alison Gilmour, Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement: Alison.Gilmour@uws.ac.uk

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