Academic Team Lead

**Job Summary**:
At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research and we are offering an opportunity to join our great team as Academic Team Lead (Senior Lecturer) to our Practice-Based Learning and Simulation Team. RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focussed on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research.

The School of Health Sciences aims to provide dynamic and transformational teaching, learning and research that makes a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of local, national and global communities. We pride ourselves on producing people-centred, capable and professional graduates who positively impact on the lives of individuals and the health of society.

You will lead the practice-based learning team in the development and delivery of practice-based learning experiences, simulation and student-led service learning experiences. Supporting the Academic Strategic Lead and Dean of School you'll have delegated line management responsibilities for practice-based learning lecturers and any other delegated sub team and assume accountability for their performance. This will involve effectively developing and deploying staff and co-ordinating the work of the teams.

What we can offer you:

- Although a full time position, part time and job-share contracts may also be considered
- A permanent position with competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.
- An option for hybrid working in line with our HR policy.
- You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Degree qualified in either Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy or Dietetics and with an appropriate professional registration, you'll be experienced in virtual and real Practice based learning in a University setting and be a competent leader. A relationship builder, you will have led and actively participated in internal/external networks, professional bodies, committees, national working groups and external partnerships.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. This is one of the most impressive university campuses you'll find anywhere in the world, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to the area.

Salary on first appointment is normally to the bottom of the scale, although in exceptional circumstances an appointment further up the scale may be considered.

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Academic Strategic Lead.

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**: Assistant Project Officer and Practice-based learning lecturers.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES**:
Oversee the development of practice based learning experiences, simulation and student-led service learning experiences, ensuring appropriate consultation and liaison with relevant stakeholders, including clinical partners, academic colleagues, students and other partners.

Undertake responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and future developments of the practice-based lecturing team i.e., in line with the School Strategic Plan.

Contribute to the co-ordination and compilation of School level reports for practice-based learning and liaise with key stakeholders.

Attend and contribute to local and national meetings regarding virtual practice-based learning and simulation.

Delegated line management responsibility of practice-based learning lecturers, appraising staff performance including EPRs, day-to-day management (timetabling, workload allocation, annual leave approval, sick leave processes etc.).

Ensure the team are effectively communicated with in terms of wider School information.

Undertake responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and future developments in line with the School Strategic Plan.

Carry out teaching (e.g. via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory work, field trips, practicals etc.), and associated assessment duties, or as otherwise required by the Dean of School/Academic Strategic Lead.

Participate in the promotion and marketing of the School and its courses to local, national and international clients, including student recruitment activities.

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate practical projects. Engage with other staff in and out with the University, in research and professional activities relevant to the post.

Provide academic and personal guidance for students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the either Dean of School or Academic Strategic Lead.

**Person Specification**:
**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**

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