Lecturer in Foundation Year

Part-time (0.5FTE) and Fixed Term until 31 July 2025

Birmingham Newman University runs a thriving and innovative Foundation Year which prepares students to study for a wide range of subjects across the university. There are two entry points (September and January) and so the course runs from September to July each year.

This post provides an opportunity for a teaching-focused academic to provide high quality teaching on an innovative, multi-disciplinary programme. The post-holder will teach on Foundation Year modules, support students, and contribute to programme administration, sharing best practice throughout the Faculty and with franchise partners

Applicants must possess a first degree in a relevant area, a Higher degree, a PhD or near completion of a PhD, and a teaching qualification or equivalent.  Experience of teaching at Foundation level, at undergraduate level and of the personal tutor role, is also essential

Short summary of main essential criteria:

First degree in relevant area (Humanities or Social Sciences)

Higher degree in relevant area (Humanities or Social Sciences)

PhD or near completion of a PhD

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dr Emma Folwell, at e.folwell@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available via the above 'Apply' button or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15^th October 2024

Interviews will take place on Thursday 7 November 2024

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

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