Lecturer in Systems Thinking (Education and Scholarship)

Job title:

Lecturer in Systems Thinking (Education and Scholarship)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time, post is available in SPSPA on a fixed term basis from January 20205 until 31 December 2027.The roleYou will support the delivery of the , focused on addressing complex challenges in public sector contexts. The post will include teaching and mentoring students in areas such as systemic intervention, stakeholder engagement, and applied systemic modelling. The role will also involve guiding students through work-based projects and fostering cross-disciplinary skills essential for managing complexity in modern governance and public service environments.Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPSPA)is comprised of around 150 members of academic staff, six distinct academic disciplines and eight interdisciplinary research centres, and teaches over 2,000 students across over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a vibrant, friendly, and international community of scholars committed to maintaining a superb working environment to support our excellent research and teaching.About youYou will:

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD or equivalent in Political Science or any other discipline relevant to Systems Thinking to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aFurther informationFor further information, please contact Professor Robert Lamb, .Job title Lecturer in Systems Thinking (Education and Scholarship) Job reference Q00545 Date posted 20/11/2024 Application closing date 04/12/2024 Location Exeter Salary The starting salary will be from £42,632 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours 36.5 Basis Full-time Job category/type Academic Attachments Job descriptionFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time, post is available in SPSPA on a fixed term basis from January 20205 until 31 December 2027.The roleYou will support the delivery of the , focused on addressing complex challenges in public sector contexts. The post will include teaching and mentoring students in areas such as systemic intervention, stakeholder engagement, and applied systemic modelling. The role will also involve guiding students through work-based projects and fostering cross-disciplinary skills essential for managing complexity in modern governance and public service environments.Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPSPA)is comprised of around 150 members of academic staff, six distinct academic disciplines and eight interdisciplinary research centres, and teaches over 2,000 students across over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a vibrant, friendly, and international community of scholars committed to maintaining a superb working environment to support our excellent research and teaching.About youYou will:

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD or equivalent in Political Science or any other discipline relevant to Systems Thinking to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Expected salary

£42632 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:16 GMT

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