Lecturer – Academic Persistence £39,596 - £45,848pa (plus £4,000pa London Weighting if applicable) plus Excellent Benefits (30 days holiday + study for free + more) Campus based from one of our UK student campuses (London, Bham, Manchester, Leeds) in teaching and student orientations weeks Four positions available (1 x London, 1 x Birmingham, 1 x Manchester, 1 x Leeds) Full-time - read the full JD here Arden University We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access Higher Education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. Centre for Academic Persistence Our Centre for Academic Persistence is focussed on helping and supporting students through their first-year university journey. We are a large team who are passionate about supporting students realise their potential. We do this through several different programmes including our Foundation Year; supporting the CertHE programme; our On Track initiative for students with level-progression support or assistance resitting or retaking modules; Pass First Time (Academic study skills to help pass courses) and the university new student orientation. The Role – Lecturer in Academic Persistence We are currently looking for a team of Lecturers to join the Centre for Academic Persistence to support with the delivery of persistence initiatives for Foundation Year and CertHE/Level 4 such as our Pass First Time and On Track programmes. This Lecturer post provides an opportunity to work on a university-wide initiative rolled out to our Foundation Year, CertHE and new Level 4 students alongside some teaching/cover duties on Foundation Year or CertHE. You will be expected to go campus 3-4 days a week to suit the student timetable. Responsibilities within our academic programmes include: Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for our blended and distance learning students. Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work. Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback. Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements. Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students. Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment Assist with student orientation weeks (online) and face to face in campus Support students with their assessments including 1-1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions Assist students through providing reminders and tracking those who are at risk of non-submission via phone calls, online 1-1 tutorials and face to face assessment tutorials Work closely to develop our assessment and resit clinics Develop/create interactive videos, podcasts and activities that could be shared on our VLE and in-class activities Responsibilities within our university-wide initiatives include: Support the delivery of the Pass First Time programme to Foundation Year and Level Four students Support Marking and distribution of digital badges for Pass First Time Assist students on the On Track programme by supporting level to level orientations, 1-2-1 progression sessions, assessment drop ins, and resit and retake support across the university About You: We are seeking individuals who understand challenges to student engagement in a university setting. You must be positive and empathetic to dealing with student issues, ensuring we further engage students with their studies and ensuring positive student outcomes. Essential Skills / Experience: You must have a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in subject relevant to the teaching area. You must have a recognised HE Teaching Qualification and /or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level or demonstrate commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment Able to evidence CPD to show your commitment to enhancing your knowledge and teaching capability, including your practical teaching methods and techniques. If you are passionate about providing an excellent education experience, are a team player and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and have the right qualifications and skills for the role we welcome your application. Why Arden: At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7% PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade) Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends · Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education · Plus, other competitive benefits! Arden’s values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024 11.59pm We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
