Academic Projects Lead

6309

Academic Development and Services
Teaching and Learning Exchange
UAL - High Holborn, London UK
Grade 5
£38,694.00 - £46,423.00 per annum (pro-rata)

Fixed Term - one year

Part time - 14.80 hours per week

22 September 2020 23:55

2020-10-08T00:00:00

The opportunity

This role is based remotely online subject to change.

To undertake project leadership and curriculum development work guided by the Associate Dean: Academic Enhancement with a focus on decolonising curriculum interventions to reduce attainment differentials between white students and students of colour. 

To work in partnership with students and staff to enhance educational practice in relation to diversity, inclusivity and student attainment through helping to deliver AEM strands aligned to the priorities of the University of the Arts London Access and Participation Plan with a focus on curriculum and attainment.

To work with Academic Enhancement Model Leads in each College to ensure that work aligns with College’s enhancement agendas.

About you

Knowledge/qualifications:

Familiar with debates and research relating to decolonising the curriculum and awarding gaps within the HE sector

Possesses Degree level qualification

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy


Experience:

Experience of planning and coordinating projects involving staff and students within a HE setting 

Experience of delivering staff development sessions in a HE setting


Communicates effectively orally, visually and in writing adapting the message for online contexts and a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way

Leads and manages projects effectively, ensuring quality standards are met and objectives achieved


Research, Teaching and Learning: 

Analyses and evaluates feedback and applies up to date knowledge to inform the development of the provision

Previous involvement with teaching and learning work that has an emphasis on championing the decolonising agenda

Desirable: Experience of overseeing projects that evidence wide reaching impact and critical evaluation in a HE setting


Professional practice: Contributes to advancing professional practice in own area of specialism

Planning and managing resources: Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve long term objectives

Works collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups

Builds and maintains positive relationships with staff

Suggests practical solutions to new or unique problems


If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email ADSstaffRecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

This opportunity is closed to applications.