Assistant Professor (Education) – Department of Applied Health Sciences – 104085 – Grade 8

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Assistant Professor (Education) – Department of Applied Health Sciences – 104085 – Grade 8

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University of Birmingham

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Job Description:Position DetailsDepartment of Applied Health SciencesLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range £45,585 to £54,395 with potential progression once in post to £61,198Grade: 8Full Time, PermanentClosing date: 26th September 2024Travel and international travel may be required for this roleAcademic Development Programme – new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.Role SummaryThe Department of Applied Health Science is seeking to expand and develop its portfolio of Public Health and related teaching through the recruitment of an Assistant Professor, to assist in the development and delivery of a new Master of Public Health (MPH) by Distance Learning (MPH DL). The MPH DL is part of a planned expansion of innovative postgraduate and undergraduate offerings which also include the use of hybrid and blended approaches and programmes located at the university’s Dubai campus. You will be expected to lead on the development and delivery of digital content in online programmes as well as on other campus-based programmes.The Department has a series of highly successful postgraduate taught programmes, including the longstanding Master of Public Health (MPH) programme, recruiting over 60 international and home students each year. The MPH is designed to provide academic training to professionals currently working in, or who wish to work in, the public health field. The programme covers most aspects of population health and the disciplines underlying the practice of public health: epidemiology, applied health research methods and statistics; health economics; health information and informatics; healthcare public health and health service management; health improvement and health protection; and global health. As well as practising clinicians and those working in public health roles, the course attracts those involved (or thinking about becoming involved) in planning and commissioning roles in health services, and life sciences industries, where a knowledge of population health and research methods is highly valued.You will play a key role in translating this successful programme for delivery by distance learning, working in partnership with University of Birmingham Online as part of the development of a portfolio of online degree courses. You will contribute substantially to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment; and (b) enhancement of the student experience and/or employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. You will be expected to advance the practice of teaching in modules and/or programmes, take a role in leading curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic support. You should deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by discipline-based research.You will be expected to take on a role within the Department that reflects your educational portfolio, as well as contributing to the whole range of teaching and administration on other programmes, which may include the MBChB programme and the Population Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities (PoSH) suite of intercalated programmes.In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs. You will also be expected to contribute to management and administration at Department level and/or make an important contribution to management/leadership (e.g. working groups) within the College of Medical and Health Sciences and the University. This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools’ outreach, or similar activities at Department, School or College level or further within the University. This may require you to be a member of the Department Executive Committee or deputise for others as appropriate.This is an exciting time to join the Department; over the last year, the Department has benefited from over £22m research funding and now employs over 300 members of staff. The Department is a key part of the PHRESH consortium, which has been successful in joining the NIHR School for Public Health Research and is developing close research and educational links with Public Health in Local Authorities (principally Birmingham City Council and Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council).Main DutiesEducationYou will plan, develop deliver and assess distance learning modules in conjunction with learning designers and other colleagues, leading module tutor teams as appropriate.You will contribute across the range of teaching and learning activities:

• contribute to leading curriculum development and/or renewal;
• develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in the subject area or institution;
• advise others on aspects of learning, teaching and assessment;
• deliver (where appropriate to the discipline) specific professional programmes;
• advance the practice of teaching in their modules and within the school, and play an important role in student academic support;
• inform your teaching practice by discipline based research;
• frequently update your subject expertise, and undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection on own teaching, using student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes;
• you may play an important role in the recruitment and admission of students; and co-supervise doctoral students to completion.

Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate):

• teaching and examining courses at a range of levels;
• planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
• designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;
• working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment;
• using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment;
• developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely;
• where appropriate, undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining;
• developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods;
• developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University;
• devising and supervising projects, student dissertations and practical work.

Management/AdministrationTo contribute to Departmental /School administration. This may include:

• contributing to the administration/management of teaching across the Department/School;
• where appropriate, leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive);
• advising on personal development of colleagues and students;
• making a contribution to administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups);
• managing enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities;
• developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach;
• promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.

CitizenshipContributing to an inclusive working environment:

• pursuing your activities in a way that helps others to pursue their activities effectively and efficiently;
• demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g., participation in graduation, Departmental/School committees);
• demonstrating support for colleagues, such as sharing resources, providing advice;
• willingness to volunteer for one-off duties (such as supporting School and Departmental projects);
• positively engaging in School strategic initiatives;
• proactive support and involvement in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism.
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning.
• Skills in managing, motivating & mentoring others.

Teaching

• Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues.
• Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability.
• Ability to communicate effective learning materials successfully in an online distance learning environment or equivalent experience.
• Ability to deliver interactive live online sessions or equivalent experience to students from around the world.

Management Administration

• Appreciation of management and administration processes for distance learning
• Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes.
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied.
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action.

Further particulars can be foundInformal enquiries to Dr Clare Davenport:We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£45585 – 54395 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:27:18 GMT

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