Glasgow Caledonian University Hiring for Academic Development Tutor (0.4FTE) Job at Glasgow, Scotland Full Time

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning Development Centre in the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Caledonian University – the University for the Common Good – is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, 69th globally for social impact, and the top modern university in Scotland for research power. In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we’re Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our inspirational Chancellor, Dr Annie Lennox OBE, and guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE) is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer across the disciplines of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. Our LDC is a multidisciplinary team consisting of specialists in study skills, mathematics and statistics, and Oral and Written Communication. The School wishes to appoint a highly motivated Academic Development Tutor (ADT) specialising in Academic Writing to enhance our learning support for our students across a range of disciplines. The post is a part-time (0.4FTE) open ended contract working with the current team within the School’s Learning Development Centre (LDC).

A significant part of this role will be to develop and deliver a framework of support to scaffold articulation students, through their learning journey and to collaborate with colleagues to embed contextualised skills development in our students’ programme of study. The successful candidate would also be expected to develop materials for online learning in collaboration with our learning technologists, and support students on a one-to-one basis. Our pedagogical practice is evidence-based and informed by research in academic skills development. We offer a supportive environment in which new colleagues can develop their own teaching and research profile in this area, and would expect the post-holder to have an interest in sharing insights and practice with colleagues across Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and the wider academic community.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individual who demonstrates excellent communication skills with a high degree of motivation and ability to organise and self-manage. The successful candidate will hold a degree in education (or equivalent) and must be able to demonstrate experience in teaching developmental strategies particularly in the areas of academic skills and writing for academic purposes. Additionally, it is expected that applicants will be computer literate with demonstrable digital skills. It is expected that applicants have an understanding of and commitment to student support, equal opportunities and diversity issues. Experience or knowledge of Further Education and the issues which students face when transitioning to Higher Education is desirable.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Dr Mary Maclachlan, Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching and Quality at mary.maclachlan@gcu.ac.uk or 0141 331 3078.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

As a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident ‘Committed’ level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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