Lecturer in Foundation Biology (Learning, Teaching & Scholarship Track) (2 Posts)
We have an exciting opportunity for Lecturers in Foundation Biology to support students transitioning into higher education by contributing to teaching, assessment, and course administration within the foundation years (Year 1 and Year 2) of Life Sciences courses and by supporting student engagement with learning in the higher education environment. You will contribute to the development of courses and will engage with scholarship to enhance learning and teaching practice at course and institutional level. In addition, you will contribute to the provision of summer schools, to outreach activities and potentially to some additional duties, as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean for the Life Sciences.
The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is comprised of 8 Schools, each School is designed to enhance multidisciplinary approaches to tackle major national and global bioscience and biomedical challenges. There are 16 Life Sciences (BSc) degrees embracing the full breadth of modern life sciences research activity, taught across 6 Schools of the College.
Applications are invited from candidates who hold a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience.
Job Purpose
The post holder will support students transitioning into higher education. They will do so by contributing to teaching, assessment, and course administration within the foundation years (Year 1 and Year 2) of Life Sciences courses and by supporting student engagement with learning in the higher education environment. The post holder will contribute to the development of courses and will engage with scholarship to enhance learning and teaching practice at course and institutional level. They will contribute to the provision of summer schools, to outreach activities and potentially to some additional duties, as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean for the Life Sciences.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Make significant contributions to the teaching, delivery and administration of foundation level biology courses and summer schools. This will involve student support sessions and laboratory leadership/delivery with the aim of promoting effective student learning and engagement. 2. Prepare, lead and supervise practical and tutorial classes advising students on the skills, methods and techniques they must acquire for each course, and as aspiring biologists.
3. Contribute to specific tasks in the planning and organisation of foundation level courses as identified by the Associate Dean for the Life Sciences.
4. Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to foundation years student learning.
5. Make effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
6. Develop expertise with the University of Glasgow's VLE (Moodle).
7. Collaborate with colleagues on assessment and examination processes to ensure clear and robust procedures are in place.
8. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment and examination requirements and criteria, and timely and constructive feedback on assessment to students to support their learning.
9. Undertake routine administration associated with teaching and assessment of foundation level courses and associated summer schools.
10. Engage in continuous professional development as appropriate for the role.
11. Be involved with recruitment and orientation events as required.
12. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan.
13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Associate Dean, Life Sciences Portfolio.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience.
A2 Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding of a specific discipline within the Life Sciences with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.
A3 A broad knowledge and understanding of foundation level Biology/Life Sciences.
Desirable
B1 Knowledge of education-related quality assurance practices.
Skills
Essential
C1 Evidence of excellent or appropriate organizational and administrative skills.
C2 Excellent oral and written communications.
C3 Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with evidence of the ability to interact constructively with a range of colleagues and students.
C4 Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
C5 Self-motivation.
Desirable
D1 Evidence of a sympathetic approach in dealing with students' problems, both academic and personal.
Experience
Essential
E1 Demonstrable teaching experience in a relevant area of Life Sciences.
E2 Scientific/professional writing skills such as those required to write a scientific paper (or make significant contribution to the writing of), to write educational literature, to write documents that convey complex information in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner.
E3 Experience in communicating complex or conceptual ideas.
Desirable
F1 Experience in contributing to the design, review and/or enhancement of course content or assessment.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum
The posts are full time and open ended.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https: // www. gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The successful candidates will be enrolled onto the University's Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https: // www. gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Iain Johnstone, [email protected]
Vacancy Ref: 144448, Closing Date: 03 June 2024.
Vacancy Ref : 144448 Close Date : 03-Jun-2024 23:45