Senior Lecturer

**Job Purpose**:
The Senior Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students at both undergraduate and vocational levels. This role involves contributing to the delivery, design, development, and review of the curriculum for courses related to Mathematics and Science, including but not limited to chemistry and general sciences as well as a wide range of maths from foundations level maths, maths for computing, engineering maths, and discrete maths.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Teaching and Curriculum Development**
- Deliver high-quality teaching within the maths and science curriculum, adapting to learners' needs and professional standards.
- Design, develop, and review programs collaboratively, ensuring innovative approaches are applied.
- Prepare and distribute course materials, schemes of work, and other essential documents through the university's information systems before course commencement.

**Student Support and Assessment**
- Provide academic tutorials for feedback on progress and formative guidance to enhance student performance.
- Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and assessment in line with university procedures.
- Conduct assessment and internal verification in accordance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.

**Professional Development and Research**
- Stay updated with research in the STEM fields, contributing to university research programs.
- Attending and contributing to staff development and training events to maintain and update professional knowledge.

**Health and Safety**
- Adhere to and assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the university.

**Course Promotion and Industry Engagement**
- Actively contribute to the promotion, management, and development of courses, including short courses driven by market or local/national needs.
- Participate in marketing events, seminars, and workshops, and handle course enquiries and recruitment efforts.
- Assist with finding and monitoring work experience placements, ensuring quality links between students, employers, and the university.

**Behavioural and Learning Environment Standards**
- Assist in ensuring adherence to expected standards of student behaviour.
- Embed opportunities within learning activities to improve students' technical skills.
- Utilise Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance the working and learning environment.

**Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement**
- Regularly evaluate courses through staff and student feedback.
- Implement and monitor self-assessment processes for continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning standards.

**University Service and Compliance**
- Participate in the university’s appraisal and review processes.
- Adhere to the university's Equality and Diversity Policy and Environmental Policies.
- Undertake other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

**Reporting and Accountability**:

- The role is accountable to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for teaching allocations and performance.
- Expected to work under the strategic guidance of both the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, aligning educational delivery with the institution's goals.

**Skills**:
**Commitment to Innovation**: A strong desire to be part of an exciting venture, with a readiness to contribute to the strategic plan through high-quality teaching, research, and reflective practice.

**Professional Communication**: Ability to communicate effectively with senior education professionals.

**Technical Proficiency**:

- Adaptability in teaching a range of maths modules:

- Foundation Math for Business
- Foundation Math for Science and Technology
- Maths for Computing
- Discrete Mathematics
- Foundations of Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Technology
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

**Learning Management Systems**: Competence in using Blackboard and other learning management systems to enhance student learning experiences.

**Assessment Development**: Capability to develop assessments for BTEC and Ulster students, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

**Relationship Building**: Ability to establish and maintain positive teacher-learner relationships, fostering an engaging and supportive classroom environment.

**Cross-Cultural Communication**: Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges associated with maintaining strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and relational interactions.

**Communication Skills**: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

**Team Collaboration**: A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and enhance the educational experience for students.

**Qualifications**:
**Educational Background**:

- A minimum of a Master's degree in Mathematics, Science, o