Academic Developer (AQD30-24)

About the role 

Our Academic Development team works closely with academic and professional services staff to support the development of excellent teaching and learning across the University. Working as part of a team of Academic Developers within the Academic Quality and Development Directorate, you will develop and deliver a range of academic professional development activities to support the delivery of the University's Academic Strategy, including the Staffordshire Route to Fellowship and our flagship Learning and Teaching Festival. You will also play a key role in providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues across the University on the design, delivery and assessment of curricula, and on the continuous enhancement of learning and teaching practices. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating the team’s work in one of these areas.   

Main Responsibilities 

The main responsibilities for our Academic Developer will be to: 

Work closely with course teams to support continuous enhancement of learning and teaching practices;Work with subject academics and central services experts across the University to provide specialist advice and expertise to support inclusive curriculum design and development, planning, teaching and assessment practices; Develop, organise and ensure the delivery of academic development programmes for teaching and learning support staff in collaboration with colleagues across the University;Provide specialist advice and guidance on academic practice and development, to include the delivery of sessions and individual consultations for staff;Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies and implementation plans that underpin the Academic Strategy and make it ‘live’ in programme design.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Dr Jill Hanson, Head of Academic Projects (jill.hanson@staffs.ac.uk) or Dr Clare Saunders, Director of Learning and Teaching (clare.saunders@staffs.ac.uk). 

Who is Staffordshire University? 

Staffordshire University is an award winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years’ experience, we are a successful, confident and ambitious modern university, with a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond.

Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures.

This is a key reason why we are ranked 2nd in the UK for quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, THE Impact Rankings 2023) and why we’re in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).

As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as “outstanding” or “very considerable”, demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.

When you join Staffordshire University, you join a highly supportive, supportive, boundary-pushing culture where insight and innovation is celebrated, expertise is valued, and excellence is rewarded. We can’t wait to see the contribution that you make to the continued growth and success of the Institution.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

•    Competitive incremental rates of Pay
•    37 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
•    Excellent Pension Scheme
•    Access to continued professional and personal development
•    An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
•    Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible. 

Closing Date: 04 Apr 2024

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 Per Annum Permanent Full Time