Senior Lecturer – Foundation Year (Blended Learning) in the Centre for Academic Persistence

£ £46,890 - £57,310 (plus £4,000pa London Weighting if applicable) plus Excellent Benefits (30 days holiday + study for free + more)

1 x Holborn, 1  x Tower Hill campus (with some travel to our Ealing campus split between the two Senior Lecturers) up to 4 days on campus in teaching and orientation weeks

Permanent

2 positions available

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Arden University

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 – Senior Lecturer in Academic Persistence

We are currently looking for 2 Senior Lecturers to join the Centre for Academic Persistence to lead, develop and monitor the delivery of our academic programmes and academic presence in campuses.  You will be involved in the following with our Foundation Year (Blended Learning full-time campus based), and Cert HE programmes:

• Responsibility for a programme or suite of associated named awards/programmes ·
• May support with module leadership of several large, core modules ·
• Overall responsibility for an allocated area/theme (e.g., student experience or transition) within the academic programme side of our Centre for Academic Persistence
• Line management of Lecturers (who may themselves lead modules)/Associate Lecturers 
• Teaching duties (and associated activities) normally up to 8 hours per week as agreed with the relevant Principal Lecturer/Deputy Director/Director

About You:

We are seeking a highly innovative individual with extensive experience of working with Foundation year or CertHE students and programmes. You will be aware of the challenges that these learners experience and accordingly you will be adept at operationalising strategies and interventions to improve student progression, retention and outcomes. You will have experience of supporting and managing academic teams/module leaders and have an outstanding ability to engage with students and staff resulting in a positive teaching and learning environment. We are seeking someone who is friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, calm under pressure, driven and persistent. This is a fast-paced environment in an organisation that is growing rapidly so being able to manage ambiguity and change is essential.

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.
• Significant and successful track record of teaching, learning and assessment practice in a relevant discipline /subject at different HE levels
• Line management or mentoring/coaching of others 

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. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!

Closing Date: Sunday 8th 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.

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