Assistant Professor Teacher Education: Chemistry – College of Social Sciences – 32058 – Grade 8
University of Birmingham
Job Description:Position DetailsCollege of Social 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: 21st May 2024Academic 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 Assistant Professor Teacher Education: Chemistry will work within the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education to contribute to curriculum design, teaching and assessment of the PGCE (QTS) Science: Chemistry subject specialism within the Secondary PGCE (QTS) programme. The tutor will draw upon their excellent practitioner knowledge of physical sciences, and chemistry in particular, to provide a variety of subject specific pedagogical input to science specialist components of the programme. Proven expertise in chemistry specialist teacher education and secondary (11-18) chemistry teaching in schools is important. The post holder will also contribute to programme development beyond the chemistry specialist components, supporting students and mentors on placements, teaching, assessment, and Professional Enquiry We expect that the role holder would work with specialist academic departments on recruitment pipeline activities.This role may include undertaking duties such as (but not limited to); preparing and delivering taught university seminars, workshops or lectures on aspects of science and in particular chemistry teacher education, marking and assessing student assignments, visiting students on school placements to provide guidance and support, coaching of students’ teaching, interviewing potential applicants, contributing to marketing and recruitment activity, involvement in programme activities including meetings and cross-cohort provision for ITE. The post-holder will manage relationships with external stakeholders from partnership schools to ensure the successful delivery of the PGCE (QTS) programmes alongside other members of the PGCE QTS programme team and the programme director. They will work collaboratively with other members of the teaching team and the programme director to ensure that all assessment, QA and administrative components of the programme are completed for students.As part of the Department of Teacher Education, the person appointed to this role will benefit from a broad network of expertise in teacher education that will enable their own professional development.You will contribute to a range of education-related activities. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining 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 carry out theirs.Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: the management, development and delivery of teaching and assessment at all levels; and enhancement of the student experience and employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: providing expert advice to staff and students, and ) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.You will be expected to advance teaching and learning practice in your modules within the school, take a role in leading curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic and pastoral support. You will deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by discipline-based research.Management and administration is likely to include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement widening participation, schools outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.Main DutiesEducationYou will contribute across the range of teaching and learning activities:
Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate):
Management/AdministrationTo contribute to Departmental /School administration. This may include:
CitizenshipContributing to an inclusive working environment:
Person Specification
Teaching
Management Administration
DBS requiredPre-employment DBSThe University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.Interviews will be held w/c 27th May and due to panel member commitments we will be unable to offer an alternative date.For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr Donna DawkinsWe 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 .
£45585 – 54395 per year
United Kingdom
Wed, 08 May 2024 00:51:42 GMT
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