Lecturer, HSC

The School of Health and Social Care has an excellent reputation for teaching and research in health and social care. It is at the forefront of preparing people to solve real-life issues in health and society, offering courses and research that both commissioners and employers believe in.

The School is currently going through exciting changes and expansion, with an increase in student numbers, with the introduction of new courses, including the new CertHE H&SC and Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder is expected to provide academic skills support, including numeracy, study skills and academic literacy, to a diverse range of learners.

In addition, you will be expected to contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering substantive and effective teaching and learning support as agreed with the Head of Department.

This is a 0.6FTE post and the working hours will be 21.6 hours per week. The working pattern will be discussed during the offer process.

A full list of key responsibilities and main duties can be found within the respective jobpacks attached.

Skills and qualifications required

The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree or possess equivalent professional experience or practice in academic skills support. You will be required to have proven experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to achieve this, as well experience of developing effective learning environments.

You will have the ability and willingness to complement the school's education strengths and areas of planned development and the willingness to engage in knowledge exchange and outreach activities.

A clear understanding of how students learn both generally and within their subject/disciplinary area(s) and the ability to apply this understanding to their own practice, along with a commitment to the on-going evaluation of their own teaching and an ability to do this effectively, with the support of others where appropriate are essential for this post.

The University of Essex is a campus based University and all academic appointments are made with the expectation that you will be present on campus to fulfil the requirements of your position. At the time of a job offer, the possibility of hybrid working, will be discussed and considered on an individual basis, but you will be required to be based within the UK.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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