Academic Developer (EXP017)

The University of West London (UWL) is University of the Year for Student Experience (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021) and is Shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards 2021 for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year. We pride ourselves on putting students at the heart of everything we do, and our curriculum and teaching approaches are resolutely student-centred. We are seeking to appoint individuals with the experience and enthusiasm needed to continue delivering an outstanding student experience.

The Department

Theâ¯ExPERTâ¯Academy is the University’s academic development department. Our focus is to build excellence across the institution by influencing the pedagogy underpinning our courses, and shaping the environment and the curriculum to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning across the institution. The model we seek to emulate (both online and face-to-face) is underpinned by strategies that promote engagement, value the voice of students, and enable effective and evidence-based approaches to teaching.

The Role 

The successful candidate will join a team of academic developers and learning technologists, within the ExPERT Academy. Working with academic and professional services colleagues across the University, and the specific Schools/Colleges allocated, the Postholder will support academic staff in developing the use of technology in learning, teaching, and assessment, ensure the levels of expertise across the institution continue to grow and promote and support excellence in teaching both online and in-person.  The University has invested significantly in developing an outstanding online / blended learning approach to learning. 

The Person

The Postholder will have excellent knowledge of teaching and learning in higher education, and the associated pedagogies. Their approach will be innovative, creative, and focused on students’ needs. They will need to have a detailed, in-depth understanding of technologies used to support learning at UWL, and a sound understanding of learning theories underpinning student learning.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

For informal queries, email Mr Santanu Vasant, Santanu.Vasant@uwl.ac.uk  Head of Teaching Excellence and the ExPERT Academy. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th October.

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 10 Oct 2021
Category: Support