Visiting Lecturers in Early Childhood Studies/Education

Job description

School of Education

Casual

Location: On Campus/Hybrid

Interview date: As and when receive applications

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Job Description

Job title: Visiting Lecturer

Reports to: Dean or Deputy Dean of School

Main purpose of the job: The role holder undertakes a full teaching role as part of the academic team delivering on the BA Early

Childhood Studies and BA Education courses in the School of Education.

Main duties and responsibilities: 1. contributing to undergraduate teaching on the BA Early Childhood Studies/BA Education/Froebel

Certificate courses;

2. completing formative and summative assessment of students' work as required;

3. providing feedback to students and course leaders as required;

4. contributing to quality assurance of modules and enhancement of course activities;

5. contributing to curriculum development as required;

6. contributing to administrative and committee work within the Department;

7. undertake any other requirements commensurate with the seniority of the post/as required by the

Dean or Deputy Dean of the School of Education

Person Specification The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.

Requirements E/D Criteria

Education and Qualifications

Essential • MA or MSc in Early Childhood Studies, Education or another

closely related field; and

• Fellowship of the HEA, or evidence of relevant teaching experience

Desirable

• a PhD or professional doctorate in an appropriate subject area (or evidence of enrolment and progress on a doctoral programme);

• Expertise in and incorporating Froebelian approaches in early years education settings; and

• membership of relevant professional bodies or organisations.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• a broad understanding of Early Childhood Studies and Education along with knowledge of current developments in the field;

• the ability to plan and deliver high quality and supportive teaching and to foster skills and confidence in a diverse range of students at undergraduate level;

• a commitment to providing learning and teaching that is research- informed or research led;

• knowledge of the Early Years Graduate Professional Competencies and the KSBs needed to achieve these;

• knowledge of key theoristis in the field of Early Childhood Education including Froebelian approaches and the impact on early childhood approaches; and

• commitment to providing high-quality academic and personal support to students.

Work experience Essential

• experience of teaching at university level; and • the experience and/or potential to contribute to developments in

learning and teaching, including existing and new programmes

Desirable • professional experience in areas relevant to the work of the

department including Early Years Settings

Communication skills

Essential • excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Other requirements Essential

• a willingness to undertake continuing professional development and training as appropriate;

• the ability to work both independently and as a collegial team member; and

• flexibility in undertaking of scheduled teaching duties.

Additional Information • Payment will be made for work at the prevailing rate in place at the time of engagement

• Set in a beautiful campus, the University has an attractive range of benefits, and you can find out more

about them on our website.

• The University of Roehampton is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Job description prepared by: Karen Chapman