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Institution: University of Surry
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2019-03-12 Expired
Description :
The Maths and Statistics Hub (MASH) is an exciting new maths and statistics study advisory service, operating within bespoke new premises located prominently within the University’s Library & Learning Centre (LLC). The service sits alongside, but is also part of and works extensively with, the University’s well-established learning development service, Academic Skills and Development (formerly SPLASH).    The post-holder will be responsible for the management, coordination, enhancement and active promotion of the Mathematics & Statistics Hub and, working closely with the Head of learning Development, shape the strategic development of the service.   Key features of the role include: Developing students to become confident and independent learners in the handling, interpretation and utilising of maths and statistics, via one-to-one drop-ins and appointments, small group-based support activities, workshops and, through collaboration with faculty staff, programme-embedded class-based activities. Developing extensive understanding of the application of maths and/or statistics to specific subject/programme contexts. Building strong collaborative working relationships with faculty colleagues, to identify and help to address issues in the design, development and delivery of maths and statistics-related learning, teaching and assessment activities; this may involve the co-design/delivery of bespoke teaching interventions in specific modules. Promoting and developing pedagogically-considered, effective and innovative methods in maths and/or statistics teaching, learning and assessment. Developing a programme of training and ongoing development for a small number of Research students to augment the activities of the permanent Mathematics & Statistics Hub staff. Ongoing evaluation and development of the service and its provision and responsibility for all aspects of service quality assurance. Managing the Maths and Statistics Hub operational budget. The post-holder will have: A masters-level degree, or higher, in Maths, Statistics, or appropriately related-discipline, and  At least two years’ experience of working in a maths or statistics student learning development role, or equivalent, in an HE setting, and Completed – or be near completing – an HE learning and teaching qualification, e.g. Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate, or equivalent. Due to the fixed format of Teaching Fellow JPs, most of the key information about the requirements for the role can be found in the ‘Addendum’ section of the JP.    The post is fixed term for three years in the first instance.    For informal queries about the post, please email Robert Walsha, Head of Learning Development: r.walsha@surrey.ac.uk

Closing Date: 09 Apr 2019
Category: Research & Teaching





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