Overview
Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for 2 years in the first instance. There are two positions available totalling 1.6 FTE, so part-time options are available. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Teaching Associate (between 60 and 100% FTE), who will support a pilot project in the Natural Sciences Undergraduate Course (Tripos), led by the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, as part of the Pathways to Inclusive Practice programme. This change programme incorporates recommendations from the Review of Teaching and the Review of the Approach to Provision for Disabled Students, as well as commitments made within our Access and Participation Plan (2025-29).
Responsibilities
* Support Departments across the Schools of the Physical and Biological Sciences to map and improve Inclusive Practice within the Natural Sciences Tripos (NST).
* Support all aspects of the project, including the creation of competence standards and learning outcomes across NST.
* Work towards the creation of more accessible materials and improved systems for management of student support documents.
* Create resources and support for staff; contribute to work across NST to understand awarding gaps.
* Work under the supervision of the Chemistry Department Curriculum Review leads, together with undergraduate teams in NST departments across the Schools of the Biological and Physical Sciences, with support from the Inclusive Education Hub and key colleagues in central specialist teams.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to PhD level, and/or with an appropriate teaching qualification.
* Background in STEM education at University or FE level, with a proven track record.
* Ideally, academic interest and professional experience in the development of inclusive teaching practice in STEM.
* Applications are welcome from internal candidates seeking secondment from their current University role.
Application Details
Applications should include a CV, contact details for three referees, and a cover letter (up to 1 page) describing your skills and experience, and what you feel you can bring to the role. Informal enquiries about the position can be emailed to Professor Deborah Longbottom (dal28@cam.ac.uk), Professor Sally Boss (srb39@cam.ac.uk), or Dr John Harding (John.Harding@admin.cam.ac.uk).
Information about teaching in the Department of Chemistry is given at: http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference MA49472 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and Eligibility
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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