Educational Developer (Non-standard Provision)

Are you an experienced academic interested in supporting colleagues to develop non-standard provision (e.g. apprenticeship programmes, CPD / short courses, micro credentials)?

The Library and Academic Development (LAD) Directorate are looking to recruit a lecturer to the position of Educational Developer (Non-standard Provision). Within LAD, Academic Development (AD) is a recently formed area, with responsibility for providing teaching, training, resources and support across the University community of staff and students. You will work in the Educational Development team, collaborating with other AD teams (e.g. Student Learning Services, the English Language Centre, Digital Education), as well as key staff from across the institution. You will be responsible for advising and supporting staff in pedagogy and practice regarding the non-standard portfolio. 

The post is appropriate for experienced educational developers who have knowledge of quality assurance, inspection, and funding frameworks for non-standard provision. You will enhance learners' experiences through pedagogic innovation and supporting the University’s strategic objectives and priorities. You will draw on networks and knowledge across the sector to support programme teams as they develop both in-person and blended delivery of non-standard provision. 

In your Supporting Statement, please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria regarding knowledge, qualifications, training and experience, as detailed in the job description. There is an accompanying role description providing further information.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Oli Webb by email at oliver.webb@plymouth.ac.uk.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Sunday 2^nd June 2024

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 17^th June 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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