Lecturer (Teaching) in Audiology

About us The UCL Ear Institute is a leading international centre for research and teaching related to understanding hearing and transforming hearing health. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary institute has circa 75 staff working across basic and clinical sciences including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory neuroscience, cognitive and computational neuroscience, audiological sciences and ENT medicine. The UCL Ear Institute together with its partner, the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital (RN ENT), also hosts a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Theme in 'Hearing Health'. A RAND analysis of highly-cited publications ranked UCL No.1 in England for both ‘Deafness and Hearing’ and for ‘Audiology and Speech & Language Pathology’. Training the next generation of auditory scientists is a priority at the UCL Ear Institute. The Institute hosts three-and fou r-year PhD programmes in a wide range of basic and clinical disciplines, including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory neuroscience and human auditory function. It also offers a range of Master's-level programmes in audiology and audiovestibular research, as well as short courses for students and health-care professionals. An undergraduate BSc in Audiology was launched in 2022/23. Audiology teaching is delivered in close collaboration with the RN ENT Hospital. To find out more about our research and teaching visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ear/.

About the role

The UCL Ear Institute is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Lecturer (Teaching) in Audiology (Grade 8) to contribute to our undergraduate and post-graduate teaching programmes in Audiology. The post holder will contribute to teaching and learning as a Module Co-ordinator and Personal Tutor. They will deliver high quality evidence-based teaching and learning with constructively aligned assessment to undergraduate and postgraduate students. They may supervise student research projects relevant to their areas of specialist knowledge and provide pastoral support to students as a personal tutor. They will also promote positive working relationships with members of the public, clinicians, researchers, professional organisations and other stakeholders.

About you

This is a maternity cover role for a highly motivated individual, ideally with experience teaching clinical Audiology, who is looking to develop their pedagogical skills. You will be expected to work with applicants, students, UCL staff, clinical services, members of the public and professional organizations to deliver high quality education in clinical audiology, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. You will have demonstrated outstanding student-centred teaching and experience in audiology (either in a higher education setting or a clinic). You also must be registered with AHCS, HCPC or RCCP. Prior experience with module and/or programme development or improvement is desirable but not essential.

Please note this is a fixed term contract to cover a maternity. The duration of this role is 12 months.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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