JOB PURPOSE
To undertake high quality teaching, provide academic leadership and supervise modules in Engineering Business Management and to develop and enhance the reputation of teaching and learning at WMG, both internally and externally.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning Support
1.To have academic ownership for modules, design teaching materials and deliver Engineering Business Management education/ teaching across a range of modules.
2.To use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
3.To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects as appropriate.
4.To identify areas where current provision is in need of revision and contribute to continuous improvement of Engineering Business Management teaching and learning.
5.To contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and resources.
6.To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide timely and worthwhile feedback to students.
7.To be able to differentiate tasks set for different ability levels using the appropriate media.
8.Where required act as the leader of an element of study (such as a course, module, programme, etc).
9.To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
Research and Scholarship
1.To engage in and apply subject, professional, pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and share excellent practice within the teaching team.
2.Where appropriate conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects.
3.To develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.
Administration and Other Activities
1.To participate in and develop internal and external networks, for example may contribute to student recruitment, facilitate outreach work and build relationships for future activities.
2.To act as a personal tutor and where necessary be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
3.To undertake specific departmental roles as may be required.
4.To engage and attend departmental meetings and to participate, as appropriate, in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
5.To participate in relevant professional activities, for example non-teaching CPD.
6.Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work and, where appropriate, undertake risk assessments.
7.Where required act as discipline group leader, usually to a limited degree.
Person Specification
The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.
Essential Criteria 1Honours degree or equivalent (2.1 or above) in a relevant field. (a, c)Essential Criteria 2Significant proven experience in academic and/or industrial teaching in one of the following areas of Engineering Business Management e.g. supply chain management, quality, finance, marketing, project management. Essential Criteria 3Possession of a teaching qualification or HEA accreditation, OR willingness to complete Warwick APPTE or seek HEA accreditation when in post. (a, c)Essential Criteria 4Significant proven experience in designing teaching materials in Engineering Business Management e.g. supply chain management, quality, finance, marketing, project management. (a, c, d)Essential Criteria 5Proven experience of project supervision and/ or mentoring of professional staff. (a, c)Essential Criteria 6Ability to use a range of techniques to adapt to the needs of the learners and familiarity with strategies to promote learning. (a, c, d)Essential Criteria 7Experience or a willingness to use e-learning technologies to engage learners. (a, c)Essential Criteria 8Understanding of diversity equal opportunities as they may impact on areas of teaching. (a, c)Essential Criteria 9Effective engagement and facilitation skills with proven ability to quickly gain credibility and competence. (a, c)Essential Criteria 10Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and contribute positively to a collegial team environment and to be able to work independently. (a, c)Essential Criteria 11Good interpersonal skills; the ability to relate well to colleagues and different kinds of students. (a, c, d)Essential Criteria 12Engaged in continuous professional development. (a, c)Desirable Criteria 1A relevant doctoral qualification or MSc in a relevant subject discipline. (a, c)Desirable Criteria 2Understanding of scholarly activity within Engineering Business education. (a, c)Desirable Criteria 3Experience of teaching and learning administration. (a, c)
