Deputy Head of Student Learning Development

Salary: UofG Grade 8, £48,350 - £56,021 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Student Learning Development (Arts, Social Sciences and International) to join the University’s SAS - Academic Services.

As a Deputy Head of Student Learning Development (Arts, Social Sciences and International) you will manage, develop and run activities developing student academic writing, academic cultural awareness, and broader academic literacies to enhance student success across the University and to manage a team of advisers and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) supporting this work. You will deputise, where relevant, for the Head of Student Learning Development.

In this role you will also lead development and delivery of a variety of online resources to support student academic literacies, research skills and academic writing skills, particularly the identification, management, development and operation of appropriate diagnostic assessments, and courses targeting key transitions in students’ academic studies. You will lead on the delivery of SLD courses, including the Academic Writing Skills Programme (AWSP).

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing Date: 19 October 2023

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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