The role: We are currently seeking full-time Study Skills Lecturers who will work in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of HE programmes from Foundation to Masters' Level as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. This includes improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy and basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher order research skills.
Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
* Designing and documenting bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work as required to develop study skills in the curricula
* Delivering and evaluating teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience in accordance with the GBS's Learning and Teaching strategy
* Providing feedback on individual and class progress in their understanding of academic writing and other relevant study skills
* Providing tutorial consultations with students, constructive comments individual to each student's need, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria and suggesting ways to improve their work and working practices
* Recording details from these appointments for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes, and to refer students to other services as appropriate
* Effectively engaging with VLE and research resources and facilitate students' learning by means of engagement with online resources and activities
* Contributing to GBS quality assurance systems and processes
Requirements:
* A Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
* Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
* A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
* Proven experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs
* The ability to demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills
Desirable:
* Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
* DELTA qualification
* A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
Benefits:
* 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
* Workplace pension scheme
* Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
* Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
* Discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
* Reward and recognition programme
* £500 award employee referral scheme
* Discretionary annual performance bonus
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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