Lecturer in Education

at  Newcastle University

Salary: Lecturer Grade F: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum
Lecturer Grade G: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 08 July 2024
The Role
The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences (ECLS) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Education with an interest in researching issues including educational policy, professional learning and practice, pedagogic innovation, international development and/or social justice. You will join a committed, flexible and innovative team within the school of ECLS. We offer undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes, including teacher training and development. You will contribute, as appropriate, to teaching, supervision and tutoring ensuring an outstanding learning and teaching experience for our students.
You will be an integral part of our education and research community, contributing to our research excellence in education through your research activities and benefiting from our close collaborations across the university and high level of engagement with the community.
Find out more about ECLS here https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/
For all informal enquires please contact Julie.morris@newcastle.ac.uk or Fred.clark@newcastle.ac.uk
The post is full time, permanent.
Closing date Monday 8th July 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd July 2024
Key Accountabilities
Teaching & Learning To provide high quality teaching and learning and student support Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with University standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks Contribute to curriculum development Ensure all our students benefit from studying ina research intensive, research excellent academic environment Provide education for life, that engages, challenges and supports our students to discover and fulfil their potential both while they are studying with us and once they have graduated
Research Conduct research that demonstrates international standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour in the subject area of education. Contribute to the research profile of the ECLS by publishing high quality outputs Pursue external funding Demonstrate impact by developing research-based solutions to real-world problems and engage with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students in a research-led university
Other Contribute to the Vision, Mission and Strategy of ECLS and the wider University Operate as an active citizen in the ECLS community To have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ethics, responsibility and sustainability To support global activities and development Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, and/or research, and/or engagement Take responsibility for a defined management or administrative role such as Module Leader, Outreach Co-ordinator Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees Support our engagement and impact activities to promote partnership working and collaborations across both teaching and research, both within and outside the university. Evaluate all areas of own practice and undertake professional development.
The Person
The level of appointment will be determined by your ability to meet the requirements of the person specification as outlined below.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Lecturer Grade F
Evidence of subject expertise in one or more of the foundational disciplines of Education: Sociology, Philosophy, History, Psychology Evidence or the potential to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges, and inspires our students Ability to deliver research-led teaching, including assessment, making effective use of technology to enhance learning, and across undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.
Ability to contribute to the design and development of programme content and delivery Evidence or potential for internationalising the curricula Ability to develop and secure research funding Experience of or capability to publish international and world-leading research Ability to engage with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research Evidence of developing an international research profile Evidence of ability to contribute to the research of the Education Subject Group Ability to supervise PGR students Ability to supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects Commitment to interdisciplinary working Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills Demonstration of successful team working Personal resilience in a context of change and fast paced environment Ability to contribute to the Vision and Strategy of ECLS and the wider University Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to ethics, responsibility and sustainability Possess sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge within an area of education, which complements and extends our existing expertise and which supports the development of new knowledge and understanding in the field.
Knowledge and awareness of the broader national and international context in which education sits.
Have knowledge around quantitative research methods and the use of appropriate statistical software packages (desirable) Experience of working in, or with, business, the third sector and/or policy (desirable)
Lecturer Grade G
In addition to providing evidence of your previous experience of the criteria above, to be considered for a Grade G Lectureship you must also meet the follow criteria: Experience of supervision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects Substantial experience of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students Ability to undertake a management and leadership role A sustained international research and innovation profile and proven track record in international and world-leading publications Evidence of developing and securing grant capture A track record of engaging with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research Evidence of your contribution to the Education discipline, across teaching and research Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students Evidence of active citizenship in the Education community
Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to engage with and respond enthusiastically and positively to students
Ability to work collaboratively, constructively and flexibly within a team of academic colleagues, students and support staff
Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing
Willingness and ability to contribute to engagement activities with partners at local and national levels
Qualifications
Lecturer Grade F A good Honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to Education PhD (or equivalent) in education or a closely related discipline HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) (desirable)
An appropriate professional teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status (desirable)
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 2725

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