Job Description
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div> <div>High Wycombe</div> </div><div><div><b>Contract Type</b></div> <div>Permanent</div> </div><div><div><b>Salary Range</b></div> <div>£43,878 - £55,295</div> </div><div><div><b>Hours per week</b></div> <div>37</div> </div><div><div><b>Closing Date </b></div><div>03/11/2024 </div></div><div><div><b>Ref No </b></div><div>1641</div></div></div> <br/><div><div><div><b>Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe/Uxbridge</b></div> <div><b> Salary - £43,878 – 55,295 + London Allowance if based in Uxbridge - £2946.46</b></div><br/> <div/> <div> Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.</div><br/> <div/> <div> Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.</div><br/> <div/> <div> Following exceptional growth in student numbers, we are looking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Business and Partnerships. The key duties of the post holders will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of professional, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, including the academic and personal support of students.</div><br/> <div/> <div> An ability to teach and supervise in one of the following areas would also be required: digital marketing, supply chain management, data and analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship.</div><br/> <div/> <div> The post holder will also be responsible for providing academic oversight and programme management of University-validated courses being delivered at Partner Colleges and participate in any administrative, review, quality assurance and reporting processes, including the attendance of meetings and adherence to key deadlines, as appropriate to the context.</div> <div> The post holder will<i> </i>be expected to work weekends.</div><br/> <div/> <div><b> What we offer:</b></div> <ul> <li>a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)</li> <li>Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)</li> <li>training & development support opportunities</li> <li>contributory pension scheme</li> <li>discounted gym membership for our on-site gym</li> <li>a range of staff discounts with major retailers.</li></ul><br/> <div/> <div> Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.<br/> Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.<br/> Please click here to view our employee handbook.</div><br/> <div/> <div> If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.</div><br/> <div/> <div> For further information about this role please contact Professor Sainey Faye on Sainey.faye at bnu. dot ac dot uk</div><br/> <div/> <div> All applications are to be made in full and online.</div><br/> <div/> <div> BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.</div><br/> <div/> <div> We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.</div><br/> <div/> <div><b> Closing Date: 3 November 2024</b></div> <div><b> Interview Date: 15 November 2024</b></div><br/> <div/> <div> If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.</div><br/> <div/> <div> BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.</div></div><br/> <div/> <div><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></div> <div> To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways</div> <div><div> <div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Senior Lecturer in Business and Partnerships</div></div></div><div/><div><br/> <div> <div><b>School:</b> Business and Law</div></div><div/><div><br/> <div><b> Grade:</b> H</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Location:</b> High Wycombe/ Uxbridge</div></div><div/><div><br/> <div><b> Hours:</b> 37</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Responsible to:</b> Deputy Head of School</div></div></div><div/><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Job Purpose:</b></div> <ul> <li>Provide academic and programme management oversight of Buckinghamshire New University courses, being delivered in conjunction with partner colleges.</li> <li>In the above capacity as ‘Partnership Tutor’, liaise and work closely with University and Partner College staff to ensure the effective management and delivery of the relevant taught programmes.</li> <li>As ‘Senior Lecturer’, teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience, for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and with appropriate use of technology to support different delivery formats.</li> <li>Contribute towards curriculum development, and, research and enterprise activities, whilst undertaking relevant scholarly activity and taking responsibility for own CPD.</li> <li>Be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School/University.</li> </ul> <div>The relative proportions of Partnership Tutor and Lecturer activities will be agreed with the Line Manager and subject to change, depending upon future needs and requirements. However, it is expected that at least three days per week will be strongly focused on Partnership work, this likely requiring working visits to one or more different locations. You will be expected to work five days out of seven, which may include weekend working.</div></div></div></div></div></div><br/> <div/> <div> </div><div/><div><b>Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:</b></div> <div><b> Education:</b></div> <ul> <li>To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience at partner organisations to the highest standards in accordance with the University’s requirements, OfS conditions of registration and the TEF.</li> <li>To undertake associated activities in connection with the BNU courses taught by partner staff including: module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.</li> <li>Work in the capacity of a ‘Partnership Tutor’, to provide academic oversight and programme management of BNU courses being delivered by a Partner on our premises.</li> <li>Work closely with staff at Buckinghamshire New University and Partner College to ensure that all necessary University policies and procedures are properly followed (compliance).</li> <li>Support the delivery of rigour, due diligence, standards, quality, and positive experience in all aspects of the student journey; this could include admissions, study skills support, learning and teaching practice, monitoring and support of student engagement, oversight, and support of assessment processes (including marking).</li> <li>Participate in any administrative, review, quality assurance and reporting processes, including the attendance of meetings and adherence to key deadlines, as appropriate to the context.</li> <li>To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus’ and achieving strong NSS results.</li> <li>Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.</li> <li>To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.</li> <li>To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.</li> <li>To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.</li> <li>To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.</li> <li>To provide effective feedback, support, and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.</li> <li>To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes</li> <li>To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.</li> <li>To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.</li></ul><br/> <div/> <div><b> Research and Professional Practice:</b></div> <ul> <li>To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the senior lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and align own research with teaching and learning.</li> <li>To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.</li> <li>To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.</li> <li>To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.</li> <li>To maintain an external profile within own academic subject area at a level appropriate to the discipline.</li> <li>To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.</li></ul><br/> <div/> <div><b> Leadership and Management:</b></div> <ul> <li>To manage and lead on initiatives/areas of work which facilitate School and/or University performance.</li> <li>Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.</li> <li>To promote the University values within the academic community.</li> <li>To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.</li></ul><br/> <div/> <div><b> Liaison and Networking:</b></div> <ul> <li>Participate in relevant internal and external networks</li> <li>Work closely with the academic teams at partners delivering BNU courses</li> <li>Promote and market the work of the University in your subject area.</li> <li>Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.</li> <li>Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices</li> <li>Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School.</li></ul><br/> <div/> <div><div> <div><div><div><div><b>Education, Qualifications & Training</b></div></div><div><br/> <div><b> Means of Testing</b></div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>First degree in a relevant field</div></div><div><br/> <div> A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field</div></div><div><br/> <div> A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post</div></div><div><br/> <div> A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or willingness to work towards one</div></div><div><br/> <div> A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Knowledge & Experience</b></div></div></div><div/><div><br/> <div> <div>Expert knowledge in discipline/field</div></div><div><br/> <div> A/I</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Experience of working with Partner Colleges with regards to programme delivery, for example, in the role of Partnership Tutor</div></div><div><br/> <div> A/I</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors</div></div><div><br/> <div> A/I</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Proven experience of working effectively within teams</div></div><div><br/> <div> A/I</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation</div></div><div><br/> <div> A/I</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Skills</b></div></div></div><div/><div><br/> <div> <div>Excellent presentation skills</div></div><div><br/> <div> I/A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools</div></div><div><br/> <div> I/A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>Highly effective communication skills</div></div><div><br/> <div> I/A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div><b>Special Requirements</b></div></div></div><div/><div><br/> <div> <div>A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations, for example at Partner locations in the UK and internationally, and across all University campuses, as required</div></div><div><br/> <div> I/A</div></div></div><div><br/> <div> <div>A willingness and ability to work weekends</div></div><div><br/> <div> I/A</div></div></div><br/> </div> </div></div><div/><div><b>Behavioural INDICATORS</b></div> <div> The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. <b>The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:</b></div><br/> <div/> <div> Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.</div> <div> Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.</div></div><div/></body></html>
