Lecturer in Philosophy (Teaching & Scholarship)

at  Cardiff University

MAIN FUNCTION

Undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules within the undergraduate and postgraduate provision within the School. To supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in teaching and to inspire others to do the same

Teaching

• Design and deliver modules and contribute to module development as part of a module team.
• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor or module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGRs.
• Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust.

Scholarship

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles or other outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
• Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking, including providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work.

Other

• Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• Undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.
• Participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.