Job Description
The Role
The purpose of this role is to support and create learning materials for the new online Masters provision in healthcare education. Aber Online is Aberystwyth University’s new fully online and asynchronous learning programme. With previous teaching experience commensurate with the grade, the successful candidate will have experience of university teaching, online teaching and University internal programme approval processes. With proven experience in your healthcare field, you will work with the Principal Lead & Head of Healthcare Education, AU academic departments, the Aber Online team, and our partner Higher Education Partners (HEP) to oversee the delivery of online course material while maintaining the standards and model of online delivery. The Healthcare Education centre was established in September 2022 with the first cohort of nursing students graduating in September 2025.
You will understand the needs of online learners and the need for online learners to continue their learning and continuous professional development in an asynchronous, fully online environment.
The successful candidate will be able to draw on existing knowledge and experience of subject and will need to familiarise themselves with the online learning content and delivery through Canvas – Aber Online’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You will be able to offer academic guidance to our online tutors, and answer any queries related to academic content.
Should you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Amanda Jones- Principal Lead & Head of Healthcare Education:
Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.
What you’ll do
This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.
1. To create high quality materials for the new departmental online provision.
2. To work closely with the academic department, AberOnline, and HEP to implement the online materials in Canvas.
3. To attend weekly operational meetings, and support any queries associated with the content.
4. On campus in person for a minimum of 1 day per week
5. To oversee and implement an appropriate student learning experience in line with Aber Online and University quality assurance guidelines and healthcare education requirements.
6. To train in, and to oversee the online learning environment and course delivery on Canvas.
7. To provide academic guidance in relation to the course content in the most effective method and providing ample support and guidance to students in the field of healthcare education
8. Monitoring participation and progress of participants, providing support where necessary.
9. To plan own work within the constraints of the programmes and the team.
10. To provide feedback to students on their progress.
11. To undertake administrative work associated with online delivery, relating to course content, enrolment, feedback and evaluation forms, assignment marks etc. in accordance with Aber Online requirements and within stated timescales.
12. To undertake all existing and new Quality Assurance processes associated with the online courses e.g. providing written and verbal feedback and submitting all the above for moderation within the given timescales and providing regular updates to the Principal Lead & Head of Healthcare Education.
13. To be familiar with and to remain up to date with online curriculum development and have experience of in-person, online/distance and / or blended learning and the audience needs with in depth knowledge of healthcare education.
14. To undertake in-house training and meetings as required, to be delivered remotely.
15. To support learning and assessment for Higher Education courses at Masters level.
16. To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
17. To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
18. To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
19. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
Essential
20. Registered Nurse with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council, Allied Health professional or Registered Professional equivalent with a registered body such as HCPC
21. A postgraduate degree (MSc) or PhD in a closely related to healthcare education area.
22. Recent teaching experience
23. Knowledge and experience of assessment of post-16 education and strategies that are inclusive of neuro diverse learners including experience of regulatory body approval processes and programme commissioning
24. An excellent level of written and oral communication and skills
25. Experience in HE online learning packages, and VLEs.
26. A proven ability to work with colleagues in a team environment.
27. A proven ability to communicate at different levels to different audiences.
28. Commitment to own professional development.
29. A proven ability to communicate to a target audience.
30. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A0 * or an ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.
Desirable
31. A PhD, or be close to completion in a closely related area
32. Training or leadership skills
33. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B1 *
*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.
Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Benefits
34. Flexible working policy
35. 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
36. Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
37. Commitment to Professional Development
38. Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
39. Staff recognition and reward schemes
40. Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
41. Staff relocation bursary
42. Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
43. Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.
Please keep reading
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.
We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Employment Visa
Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.