Foundation Fellow at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Curriculum Design, Student Support, Academic Tutoring

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Department DCAD is at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning and brings together all academic development activities across the university. We combine lecturer, student and researcher development in a single unit. Our centre staff work across units to share and embed skills in enhancing learning and teaching, curriculum design and assessment, supporting international and non-traditional students. The Foundation Programme has been delivering high quality academic preparation for undergraduate study at Durham University since 1992. It is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve the standard for admission to Durham, but who, as a result of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for entry to a Durham University course. A dedicated team of academic tutors delivers the Foundation Programme. Each year the Programme provides places for around 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in over 36 academic subjects from every academic department in the University. The Foundation Programme supports the University’s Access and Participation Plan. All Durham University Foundation Programme students are from under-represented groups in HE, including students from low areas of HE participation and low socio-economic status. Person Specification NOTE: Applicants must be Postgraduate Researcher students and available during term time to deliver in-person teaching/tutorials. Person Specification - External Essential Criteria Qualifications: You must be a current postgraduate researcher from any department at Durham University and will continue to be until at least September 2028. We are looking to appoint Fellows from all subjects, but would particularly welcome applications from postgraduate researchers in following subjects: · Accounting & Management · Anthropology · Archaeology · Accounting & Finance · Biological Sciences · Business & Management · Classics · Computer Science · Economics · English · Finance · Geography (BA) · Health and Human Sciences · History · Law · Liberal Arts · Marketing & Management · Philosophy · Politics · Primary Education · Psychology & Behavioural Science · Sociology · Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity Skills: Applicants must have: · A desire to teach; · A desire to work with under-represented groups/non-traditional students; · A commitment to the personal and educational wellbeing of others; · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; · Ability to work on own initiative as well as working effectively as a team member; · Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy; · Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve issues, plan solutions, and make pragmatic decisions. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of teaching is desirable but not essential. · Training required and remunerated: Induction 12 hours · Delta 1 (HEA accreditation) is undertaken in addition to the Foundation Fellows role and is not renumerated. Contact Information If you have any questions about the post, please contact Rachel Dunn, Foundation Fellows Leader, (r.l.dunn@durham.ac.uk). Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process hr.casuals@durham.ac.uk How to Apply: We prefer to receive applications online. As a University we foster a collegiate community of extraordinary people aligned to the University’s values. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive, and in doing so, recruit the world’s best candidates from all backgrounds and identities. It’s important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. Please note that in submitting your application, we will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/ which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. Information if you have a disability The University welcomes applications from disabled people. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system, please get in touch with us on e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: 1. A short CV; 2. A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above; Please save all application documents with your name and document type as PDF files. Deadline for applications: 11.59pm 10 July 2026 Start Date: Induction week end of September, commence role in October 2026

Responsibilities

Deliver in-person teaching and tutorials to students from under-represented groups in the Foundation Programme. Support students' academic preparation to progress to Level 1 undergraduate study across various subjects.