Teaching Associate in Science

Teaching Associate

Reference

SCI043021

Closing Date

Wednesday, 17th March 2021

Job Type

Teaching

Department

Science

Salary

£30942 to £40322 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Development of degree apprenticeship provision is of strategic importance to the University and we have ambitious plans for a comprehensive suite of programmes across all our Faculties. The Faculty of Science has brought together an interdisciplinary team to create degree apprenticeship programmes where there is a strategic fit. This role is based within the Faculty of Science Apprenticeship and Online Hub, with the role holder working in close partnership with the Schools of Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences. 

The purpose of this role is to support the development and delivery of Higher Degree Apprenticeships within the ‘digital and data’ sector, these could include (but would not be limited to) Level 6 Data Scientist and Level 7 AI Data Specialist. 

The role holder will be responsible for;

• contributing to the creation of online learning materials for delivery on apprenticeship programmes across the ‘digital and data’ sector, working closely with the academic staff responsible for the curriculum,
• supporting delivery of content and apprentice learning online, on-campus and in the workplace,
• partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high quality and regulatory compliance.
• supporting colleagues and students in the use of learning technologies.   
• contributing to the success of the University teaching and learning strategy
• support of the assessment process for both the degree and the end-point assessment including the supervision of work-based synoptic projects (with an understanding of the impact on the end-point assessment),
• acting as personal and/or academic tutor including tasks such as planning and delivering weekly academic and personal tutee meetings

The University of Nottingham is committed to supporting the continuing professional development of its staff through, for example, the provision of teacher training and the role holder will be expected to enrol on the PGCHE (where applicable). 

There will be a need to travel within the UK as part of this role for the support and delivery of face-to-face teaching.   

This is a permanent post which is available from 1 April 2021. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week, subject to timetabling constraints). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered for this post. 

Our application process is designed to allow you to bring your experiences and background to life and enables you to tell us more about yourself.   To apply for this position please ‘apply now’ and complete an application.   

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sian Masson (sian.masson@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx

For all successful international applicants, including EU/EEA applicants from January 2021, we offer an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses to the UK, including visas and the NHS surcharge. For more information follow this link https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr/guidesandsupport/workingintheuk/documents/support-with-immigration-expenses-policy-application-form.pdf

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