Vacancy Type/Job category
Teaching Only
Department
WMG
Salary
£42,149 - £50,296 per annum
Location
University of Warwick, Coventry
Vacancy Overview
Permanent position, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Can you inspire the next generation of programme and portfolio managers?
WMG is a vibrant, cutting-edge research institution at the University of Warwick, providing research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering, manufacturing and technology. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to develop their own professional profile and work as part of the existing teaching team at WMG, contributing to the development of its teaching and learning activities for postgraduate and post-qualification levels.
You will undertake teaching in the field of portfolio, programme and project management. You will be involved in the design, organisation, delivery, management and administration of teaching programmes, in addition to the supervision of MSc and Doctoral students (dependent on your own level of qualification) in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment. There will be an occasional requirement to teach overseas.
Applicants with experience in practice are encouraged to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your own professional profile and work as part of a successful team, contributing to the development of its teaching and learning activities. In return we will provide a great range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, some fantastic savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award, and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities including a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To undertake high quality teaching, provide academic leadership and supervise modules in programme, portfolio and project management, and to develop and enhance the reputation of teaching and learning in this area at WMG, both internally and externally.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning Support
• To have academic ownership for modules, design teaching materials and deliver programme, portfolio and project management and risk management education/ teaching across a range of modules.
• To use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
• To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects as appropriate.
• To identify areas where current provision is in need of revision and contribute to continuous improvement of programme, portfolio and project management and risk management teaching and learning.
• To contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and resources.
• To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide timely and worthwhile feedback to students.
• To be able to differentiate tasks set for different ability levels using the appropriate media.
• Where required act as the leader of an element of study (such as a course, module, programme, etc).
• To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
• To teach overseas at WMGs teaching centres, as required.
Research and Scholarship
• To engage in and apply subject, professional, pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and share excellent practice within the teaching team.
• Where appropriate conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects.
• To develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.
• A PhD in the field (or related discipline) and/or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status and Senior Fellowship Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) is desirable, and support may be provided in attaining these.
Administration and Other Activities
• To participate in and develop internal and external networks, for example may contribute to student recruitment, facilitate outreach work and build relationships for future activities.
• To act as a personal tutor and where necessary be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
• To undertake specific departmental roles as may be required.
• To engage and attend departmental meetings and to participate, as appropriate, in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
• To participate in relevant professional activities, for example non-teaching CPD.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work and, where appropriate, undertake risk assessments.
• Where required act as discipline group leader, usually to a limited degree.
Person Specification
The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.
Essential Criteria 1
Honours degree or equivalent (2.1 or above) in a relevant field. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 2
Masters qualification in a relevant field. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 3
Significant proven experience in academic and/or industrial teaching in the field of programme and project management. (a, c, d)
Essential Criteria 4
Possession of a teaching qualification or HEA accreditation, or willingness to complete Warwick APPTE or seek HEA accreditation when in post. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 5
Proven experience in designing teaching materials. (a, c, d)
Essential Criteria 6
Proven experience of project supervision and/ or mentoring of professional staff. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 7
Ability to use a range of techniques to adapt to the needs of the learners and familiarity with strategies to promote learning. (a, c, d)
Essential Criteria 8
Experience or a willingness to use e-learning technologies to engage learners. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 9
Understanding of diversity issues as they may impact on areas of teaching. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 10
Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and contribute positively to a collegial team environment and to be able to work independently. (a, c)
Essential Criteria 11
Good interpersonal skills; the ability to relate well to colleagues and different kinds of students. (a, c, d)
Desirable Criteria 1
A relevant doctoral qualification. (a, c)
Desirable Criteria 2
Understanding of scholarly activity within programme and project management and risk management education/ general education. (a, c)
Desirable Criteria 3
Experience of teaching and learning administration. (a, c)
Further Particulars
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.
We believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK's upcoming engineers and inventors.
Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.
Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.
Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found via this link.
If you would like further information about the HEA accreditation or APPTE requirements, these links should help. HEA - https: // www. heacademy.ac.uk/individuals/fellowship APPTE - https: // warwick.ac.uk/services/ldc/teachinglearning/app/te
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
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Closing Date
16 Aug 2023