University of Exeter Hiring for Academic Mentor for Degree Apprenticeships Programmes Job at Exeter, England Full Time

University of Exeter Business School

This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The role

The role of Academic Mentor/ Associate Lecturer (Education and Scholarship) supports the progression and development of the degree apprenticeship student, using a range of approaches and modes of delivery appropriate to the level of experience of the student.Specifically, you will visit apprentices in their workplace and play an important role in guiding and overseeing their professional development, supporting them through to programme completion. The role of academic mentor is pivotal in helping apprentices to identify professional development opportunities and build their portfolio of evidence against the degree apprenticeship standards.

This is a peripatetic role and travel around England is to be expected. Working as part of an academic mentor team you will work closely with the Programme Director to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of programmes in accordance with the College’s education strategy, and to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the College.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

The University of Exeter Business School (UEBS) is an interdisciplinary business school dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the management and economic disciplines. UEBS brings together inspirational and internationally respected academics from around the world in an environment that combines historical and intellectual heritage with modern facilities. Academic staff proactively engage with business, government and civil society partners in research, consultancy and development projects. The Business School is consistently among the UK’s best in student experience and employability. Our academic staff aspire to be outstanding researchers and teachers. We value our learning community and collegial environment.

This is an exciting time in terms of new programme development both here at Exeter and in London, the most significant of which is the successful launch of Degree Apprenticeships in partnership with our corporate partners. These programmes offer the opportunity to work with post experience students engaged in a variety of professional degree programmes. All students are based in full time work and engage with academic teaching through blended learning delivery methods.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For further information please contact Adrian Ball e-mail [email protected] or call 07811419400