Associate Lecturers In The School Of Computing & Communications (tm355)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Description


Unit : Associate Lecturers/Part time tutors Salary : \xc2\xa336,333 Pro rata Location : Please quote reference : STEM_TM355 London, South, Southwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire, Northwest, North, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Southeast Closing Date : 21 August, 2023 - 12:00

Closing Date : 21st August 2023 - 12 noon

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK\'s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The role

We are looking to recruit several Associate Lecturers in the area of Electronic Communication Theory, in the School of Computing and Communication at the Open University.

The position is part-time (0.0576 - 0.0749 FTE) and would involve teaching one or more modules. In particular, there are immediate teaching needs on (Level 3 undergraduate).

The position is home-based and has no fixed core hours. It is permanent, with a probation period of two years. The annual salary and workload are fixed, but there are significant workload peaks and troughs, mainly linked to providing marking and assessment feedback. This is likely to include exam and end of module marking tasks. Other tasks will be required such as focused student support (individual and forum), such as peer mentoring and working with the module team on assessment activities and quality improvement. Some evening and weekend work will be required. The appropriate level of FTE will be discussed at interview, and there is the possibility of increasing the FTE later. The starting full-time salary is \xc2\xa336,333 paid pro rata based on your FTE. Although most of the teaching occurs between October and June, the position is paid over the full calendar year.

The contract will start from September 2023.

Person specification:

The person specification for this position should be read in conjunction with the for an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. As well as meeting all the requirements set out in the generic person specification, you should have:

  • A knowledge of communication principles and a willingness to keep up to date with new developments during the lifetime of the module
  • Numerical competence and the ability and willingness to teach the mathematical concepts of the module
  • The ability to grade assignments accurately and to provide constructive feedback to students.
  • Experience of teaching online or an understanding of the pedagogical issues surrounding online teaching.
  • Demonstrate ability to encourage students to engage with scholarship and independent study (including awareness of resources)
It would be an advantage to have:
  • A higher degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent)
  • Experience of teaching and assessment via an online environment.
  • Evidence of having taken the initiative to deliver better teaching and learning or to take advantage of new technology in teaching.
  • Teaching qualification in relevant subject or HEA accreditation.
What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. To ensure they remain up to date with developments in their academic field, Associate Lecturers are allocated 6 days (pro-rata) per annum for AL-led (ie. self-directed) Academic Currency and 1 day, plus 5 days pro rata, per annum for Agreed Academic Currency and Professional Development.

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata) with variable (pro rata) Bank holidays and an attractive pensions proposition.

Tuition Delivery
Undergraduate level 3 tutorials are online

How to apply

An application form and job-related information are available from the links located below. Any queries regarding the application process please contact AL-Applications on , quoting the reference number STEM_TM355.

Job related information:

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All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

The University is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as per the requirement laid out the UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK.

To work with us you will need access to the internet.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check or equivalent for their nation of residency.

Email :

An application form and job related information are available from the links located below. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (on the link above), quoting the reference number STEM_TM355

The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.

Darlithwyr Cyswllt yn yr Ysgol Gyfrifiadureg a Chyfathrebu (TM355)

Uned: Darlithwyr Cyswllt
Cyflog: \xc2\xa336,333 pro rata
Dyfynnwch y cyfeirnod hwn: STEM_TM355
Lleoliad: Caerdydd
Dyddiad cau: 21 Awst 2023 - canol dydd

Newid eich gyrfa, newid bywydau

Y Brifysgol Agored yw prifysgol fwyaf y DU, ac mae\'n arweinydd llwyddiannus mewn addysg rhan-amser hyblyg, gan gyfuno cenhadaeth i ehangu mynediad at addysg uwch \xc3\xa2 rhagoriaeth ym maes ymchwil, gan drawsnewid bywydau drwy addysg.

Y r\xc3\xb4l

Rydym yn awyddus i recriwtio nifer o Ddarlithwyr Cyswllt ym maes Theori Cyfathrebu Electronig, yn Ysgol Cyfrifiadureg a Chyfathrebu Y Brifysgol Agored.

Swydd rhan-amser yw hon (0.0576 - 0.0749) a byddai\'n cynnwys addysgu un modiwl neu fwy. Yn benodol, mae angen unigolion ar unwaith i addysgu (Lefel 3 israddedig).

Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio gartref ac nid oes oriau craidd penodol. Mae\'n swydd barhaol, sydd \xc3\xa2 chyfnod prawf o ddwy flynedd. Mae\'r cyflog blynyddol a\'r llwyth gwaith yn sefydlog, ond bydd cyfnodau pan fydd y llwyth gwaith yn sylweddol a chyfnodau eraill pan fydd y llwyth gwaith yn is; yn bennaf, bydd hyn yn gysylltiedig \xc3\xa2 rhoi adborth ar waith marcio ac asesu. Mae hyn yn debygol o gynnwys tasgau marcio arholiadau a diwedd modiwlau. Bydd tasgau eraill yn ofynnol, fel rhoi cymorth penodol i fyfyrwyr (unigol ac mewn fforymau), mentora cyfoedion a gweithio gyda th\xc3\xaem y modiwl ar weithgareddau asesu a gwella ansawdd. Bydd angen gweithio gyda\'r nos ac ar benwythnosau ar adegau. Trafodir lefel briodol CALl yn ystod y cyfweliad, ac mae\'n bosibl y bydd modd cynyddu\'r CALl yn y dyfodol. Y cyflog llawn amser cychwynnol yw \xc2\xa336,333, a delir ar sail pro rata yn dibynnu ar eich CALl.Er mai rhwng mis Hydref a mis Mehefin y bydd y rhan fwyaf o\'r gwaith addysgu, caiff y swydd ei thalu dros y flwyddyn galendr lawn.

Bydd y contract yn dechrau o fis Medi 2023.

Manyleb Person:

Dylid darllen manyleb y person ar gyfer y swydd hon yn unol \xc3\xa2\'r ar gyfer Darlithydd Cyswllt yn Y Brifysgol Agored. Yn ogystal \xc3\xa2 bodloni\'r holl ofynion a nodir yn y fanyleb person gyffredinol, dylech feddu ar y canlynol:
  • Gwybodaeth am egwyddorion cyfathrebu a pharodrwydd i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am ddatblygiadau newydd yn ystod bodolaeth y modiwl
  • Cymhwysedd rhifyddol a\'r gallu a\'r parodrwydd i addysgu egwyddorion mathemategol y modiwl
  • Y gallu i raddio asesiadau yn gywir a darparu adborth adeiladol i fyfyrwyr.
  • Profiad o addysgu ar-lein neu ddealltwriaeth o\'r materion addysgegol sy\'n gysylltiedig ag addysgu ar-lein.
  • Gallu amlwg i annog myfyrwyr i ymgymryd ag ysgolheictod ac astudiaeth annibynnol (gan gynnwys ymwybyddiaeth o adnoddau)
Byddai\'n ddefnyddiol pe baech yn meddu ar y canlynol:
  • Gradd uwch neu Ph.D. (neu gymhwyster cyfatebol)
  • Profiad o addysgu ac asesu mewn amgylchedd ar-lein.
  • Tystiolaeth o fod yn flaengar er mwyn gwella prosesau addysgu a dysgu, neu fanteisio ar dechnoleg newydd ac ati.
  • Cymhwyster addysgu mewn pwnc perthnasol neu achrediad yr Academi Addysg Uwch (HEA).
Yr hyn a gewch yn \xc3\xb4l

Mae gennym ymrwymiad cadarn i ddarparu hyfforddiant a chyfleoedd datblygu fel rhan o\'ch r\xc3\xb4l bresennol a thu hwnt. Er mwyn sicrhau eu bod yn ymwybodol o\'r datblygiadau diweddaraf yn eu maes academaidd, dyrennir 6 diwrnod (pro-rata) i Ddarlithwyr Cyswllt bob blwyddyn ar gyfer Gweithgarwch Academaidd hunangyfeiredig ac 1 diwrnod, a 5 diwrnod pro rata, bob blwyddyn ar gyfer Gweithgarwch Academaidd y Cytunwyd arno a Datblygiad Proffesiynol.

Mae\'r buddiannau yn cynnwys amgylchedd gwaith cefnogol a chyfeillgar, 27 diwrnod o wyliau\'r flwyddyn (pro rata) yn ogystal \xc3\xa2 Gwyliau\'r Banc amrywiol (pro rata) a chynnig deniadol o ran pensiwn.

Cyflwyno\'r Dysgu
Cynhelir tiwtorialau lefel 3 israddedig ar-lein

Sut i wneud cais

Mae ffurflen gais a gwybodaeth gyffredinol am y swydd ar gael drwy\'r dolenni isod. Ar gyfer unrhyw ymholiadau am y broses gwneud cais, cysylltwch ag AL-Applications drwy anfon e-bost at , gan ddyfynnu rhif cyfeirnod STEM_TM355.

Gwybodaeth yn ymwneud \xc3\xa2\'r swydd:

Atodiad

Gofynnir i bob ymgeisydd ddarparu tystiolaeth ei fod yn gymwys i weithio yn y DU yn ystod y cyfweliad.

Ni all y Brifysgol gynnig nawdd am fisa ar gyfer y r\xc3\xb4l hon, yn unol \xc3\xa2\'r gofyniad a nodir gan Fis\xc3\xa2u a Mewnfudo y DU mewn perthynas \xc3\xa2\'r Hawl i Weithio yn y DU.

Er mwyn gweithio gyda ni, bydd angen mynediad i\'r rhyngrwyd arnoch.

Bydd gofyn i\'r ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus gwblhau gwiriad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd neu wiriad cyfatebol yn eu gwledydd preswyl.

E-bost :

Mae ffurflen gais a gwybodaeth am y swydd ar gael o\'r dolenni isod. Mae cop\xc3\xafau caled a manylion mynediad ar gyfer ymgeiswyr anabl ar gael gan y Cydlynydd Recriwtio drwy e-bost (ar y ddolen uchod), gan ddyfynnu rhif cyfeirnod STEM_TM355

Mae\'r Brifysgol Agored yn ymrwymedig i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, a adlewyrchir yn ein cenhadaeth i fod yn agored i bobl, lleoedd, dulliau a syniadau. Ein nod yw meithrin amgylchedd amrywiol a chynhwysol fel y gall pawb yng nghymuned Y Brifysgol Agored gyflawni eu potensial. Rydym yn cydnabod bod pobl wahanol yn cyfrannu safbwyntiau, syniadau, gwybodaeth a diwylliant gwahanol a bod yr amrywiaeth hon yn gryfder. Rydym yn ymdrechu i recriwtio, cadw a datblygu gyrfaoedd cronfa amrywiol o fyfyrwyr a staff, ac yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bob gr\xc5\xb5p heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol. Rydym hefyd yn anelu at wneud Y Brifysgol Agored yn weithle cefnogol i bawb drwy ein polis\xc3\xafau, ein gwasanaethau a\'n rhwydweithiau staff.

Posting Date : 24 July, 2023 - 16:15

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2987152
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £36333 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned