Lecturer in Research Skills - Bangor University in Bangor

Job Title: Part-Time Lecturer in Research Skills

Job Number
BU00231
School/Department
College of Natural Sciences
Grade
7
Salary Information
£30,424 to £36,298 (Grade 7) p.a. pro rata
Contract Duration
9 months
Responsible to
Dean, College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer in Research Skills to deliver teaching and co-ordinate a large (450+) undergraduate module. The post is to cover maternity leave, for 9 months in the first instance, and is part-time (approximately 18 hours per week).

The successful candidate will co-ordinate all aspects of the Research Skills module, be involved in the day to day pastoral care of the students, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of teaching.

Candidates should have a PhD or MSc in a related field of natural science, some experience of teaching (preferably at university level) and good interpersonal skills. The appointment will be made in the range of £30,424 - £36,298 (Grade 7) depending on previous experience. The post is available from 1st May 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website at jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of accessibility issues, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382926.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 April 2013.

For informal discussions concerning this position, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Cara Hughes tel: +44 (0)1248 383503, e-mail: ossc0e@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities
Purpose of the Job

• Acts as module organiser for ONS1001 Introductory Research Skills and ONC1001 (Welsh language version), which is taken by all first year students in the College of Natural Science (CNS), currently 450+ students.
• Development and production of teaching material in conjunction with relevant staff.
• Delivery of a large proportion of the teaching, and ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Initiates and chairs specific task groups within CNS to create a more integrated teaching model that results in a more joined-up and progressive approach to teaching, and a wider sense of college cohesion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching
• Deliver research skills teaching to students using a combination of traditional lectures, interactive sessions, and computer sessions.
• Deliver teaching associated with the cohort 7 project (phenotypic variation for all biology related degrees, approx. 250 students) including project background, fieldwork, data analysis and drop-in help sessions.

Management and Administration
• Co-ordinate the running of ONS/C1001, including the timetabling, assessment/examination, attendance monitoring and QA issues;
• Co-ordinate the project sessions in second semester to ensure all equipment, risk assessments, coach bookings, guidelines documents, demonstrator rotas and attendance monitoring arrangements are in place.
• Daily monitoring of the research skills email account and provision of timely responses as required.
• Liaise with the CNS administration staff regarding student administrative procedures.
• Arrange guest seminar speakers as required.

Other
• Attend various Board meetings to consider students’ results, general module matters and quality assurance issues.
• Liaise with staff across CNS regarding the integration of research skills into other modules.
• Assess end of module questionnaires and complete module evaluation forms.
• Liaise with service teams regarding issues that affect the delivery of teaching to this large cohort (IT Services, Timetable Unit, etc.).
• To carry out other management/administrative duties as specified by the Head of College.
Person Specification

Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria.

Essential
• Applicants should have a PhD or MSc in a relevant field of natural science
• A record of some teaching experience e.g. demonstrating and seminar/ conference talks
• Initiative, motivation and enthusiasm for supporting and advancing teaching of research skills
• A commitment to the ethos of undergraduate teaching
• A willingness and ability to teach effectively at undergraduate level
• A willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as member of a team
• Ability to plan and develop modules
• A sympathetic appreciation of the bilingual and bicultural character of modern Wales

Desirable
• Research skills teaching experience at university level
• Teaching experience in statistical analysis
• An awareness of quality assurance issues and procedures
• Experience of using software to manage student information (e.g. Banner, Bangor 360, Portal, Blackboard)
• Recognised achievement in quality teaching and curriculum development
• Ability to contribute to the administration of the College in both teaching and research
• Membership of a relevant professional accredited body or institute
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, so as to be able to lead and engage effectively with academic, research, technical and administrative staff
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
General

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references

Deadline: 16/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.php.en?id=QLYFK026203F3VBQB7V68LOTX&nPostingID=690&nPostingTargetID=692&mask=stdext&lg=UK