CASUAL - Decolonising the Curriculum Faculty Intern (Business)

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other.  We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.Further information about the University can be found here.Decolonising the Curriculum Faculty Intern (Business)Durham University are committed to a multi-year project to decolonise the curriculum. Funding is available for one Faculty Intern in each of Durham's four faculties in Faculty interns will work with Department interns, in their Faculty, Faculty interns in other Faculties, and with Durham SU, where relevant, to coordinate activities related to decolonisation of the curriculum.Each Faculty Intern will:· within the Faculty:o   Co-Chair the Faculty Working Group on Decolonising the Curriculum where one exists and/or co-coordinate Faculty decolonising activities..o   Work with staff in their Faculty, particularly the Faculty academic lead for the decolonising the curriculum project, to oversee progress in each department, discuss and share good practice on decolonising the curriculum.o   Liaise with, and coordinate, Department interns in order to share good practice and ensure timely completion and reporting of their projects focusing on the curriculum impact of the work.o   Carry out research work relevant to the evaluation of the decolonising in the Faculty, including a final report. Help to plan and deliver Faculty workshops relating to work on decolonising the curriculum to staff and students.· working with other Faculty Interns:o   Attend regular (monthly) meetings with the other Faculty interns and the Faculty (and SU, where relevant) Academic Leads to discuss progress and direction of the work.o   Plan and deliver a student-led event in June 2026 showcasing Decolonising the Curriculum work that spans all Faculties at the end of the academic year.o   Publish a calendar of decolonising events taking place in to ensure staff and students can engage with these.o   Establish a wider student decolonising network so that those who do not have internships can find ways of becoming actively involved in this project.Commitment hours (Max 8 hours per week), across the academic year (flexible, and with reduced duties over the exam period), to include some full days after the May/June exam period. Pay – Grade 3Benefits: Training given in partnership with Academic Leads and, where relevant, by SU staff Experience working with other interns, Students' Union officers and University staff towards a common goal Knowledge and understanding of University structures and HE structures Opportunity to engage in ongoing work at Durham University to improve cultural inclusion and global representation in our teaching programmes Gaining critical insight into the process of decolonisingTo apply, please submit a CV and short personal statement (300 words maximum). In the statement, explain:1.    your motivation to apply for this position (why are you applying for it? why is involvement in decolonisation important to you?);2.    your personal understanding of decolonisation (in particular, what do you think is the importance of decolonisation, both in general (in societal and institutional terms), and for Durham University Business School;3.    how you demonstrate the required skills for the role.If more than one suitable candidate applies, interviews will be held in December 2025, with a view to the role beginning in January 2026.Required Skills: Ability to coordinate others Leadership Researching topics, finding other perspectives Presenting information Verbal communication Time management Prior engagement with decolonising work (e.g. as a Departmental intern) is highly desirable