Effective Learning Adviser - CoSE

Glasgow
£41,064-46,049 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job PurposeTo deliver centrally effective, efficient services to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students within the College of Science & Engineering; to develop students' academic literacies; to support students within the College of Science & Engineering to become motivated, effective, independent learners. To generate innovative solutions to provide bespoke, academic literacies advice and to evaluate quality and impact of academic skills provision. To be the lead contact for Student Learning Development for the College of Science & Engineering.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Collaborate with colleagues across SLD to support the implementation of the University's Learning & Teaching Strategy (especially within the areas of student skills, Widening Access & Retention, Assessment and Feedback and, where relevant, technology enhanced learning & teaching).2. Design, develop and deliver a range of learning activities to enhance undergraduate and postgraduate taught students' academic literacies and effective learner skills in the College of Science & Engineering.3. Initiate, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with: (1) academic staff as appropriate, including Chief Advisers, Advisers of Study, and course coordinators; (2) colleagues in other Services including the Student Support Officers (SSOs); Careers, Employability & Opportunity; English for Academic Purposes team (EAP); the Disability Service; Counselling and Wellbeing Services; and the Learning Innovation Support Unit; and (3) the Student Representative Council's VP Education; all of which to support students to become motivated, effective, independent learners.4. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Student Learning Development team to develop and expand the use of online resources to enhance student writing and learning development.5. Design, develop and deliver a relevant and up-to-date academic literacies and effective learner programme of workshops/courses, and promote these to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students and to staff in line with the post's College remit.6. Offer tailored advice and effective guidance through individual appointments to any undergraduate and postgraduate taught student in the College of Science & Engineering, facilitating reflection on, and development of, their own academic literacies.7. Collaborate with the Head of Student Learning Development, the Deputy Head(s) of Student Learning Development, and other SLD team-members in the implementation of new schemes, programmes and courses to enhance students' academic literacies.8. Raise the profile of the Student Learning Development team within the University to maximise staff and student use of the service.9. Sit on relevant Committees, Working Groups and Project teams related to student learning in order to inform student academic literacies provision across the University.10. Contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provision for learning and teaching staff as appropriate.11. Engage with, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of, national and international developments in student learning development in Higher Education e.g. through engagement with the Quality Assurance Agency Scotland's Enhancement Themes, and initiatives from other similar bodies.12. Engage in scholarly activity in learning and teaching where appropriate (i.e. enhancing your own, and others', practice),and disseminate and publish this where relevant.13. Actively participate in supporting SLD to become a centre of excellence which is recognised throughout the sector for quality enhancement, innovation, and responsiveness to stakeholders' needs.14. Engage in CPD activities as appropriate to maintain own knowledge and skills.15. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Deputy Head(s) and/or Head of Student Learning Development.Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssential:A1 A relevant first degree and higher degree.A2 An authoritative and up to date knowledge and understanding of the current teaching, learning and assessment practice with regards to science students.A3 An understanding of Quality Enhancement and Academic Standards in Higher Education.
A4 An up to date knowledge and understanding of the major issues relating to student learning in Higher Education, particularly in relation to the College remit.A5 Familiarity with virtual learning environments.
A6 Working knowledge of relevant software packages and the internet and the ability to use them effectively in support of their work.Desirable:B1 PhD or relevant professional experience.B2 Understanding of the role of technology in supporting student learning.
B3 Fellowship or Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy / Recognising Excellence in Teaching (RET) framework.SkillsEssential:C1 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective relationships with students and staff both inside and outside the University.
C3 The organisational, planning and administrative ability to handle a range of projects and activities simultaneously, timeously, and effectively.C4 Able to deal professionally, sensitively and tactfully with students.
C5 Ability to work in a sensitive, ethical and legal manner with students in accordance with all relevant legislation.C6 Ability to assist in the design, production of publicity materials for the service and to disseminate these.
C7 Ability to work collaboratively and responsibly as a member of various teams e.g. the Student Learning Development team and/or when a member of a Working Group.C8 Ability to design courses and produce creative learning materials to support the development of academic skills in students.
C9 Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.C10 Ability to use influencing skills when working with others to make service improvements.Desirable:D1 Website and/or Virtual Learning Environment design skills.ExperienceEssential:E1 Significant experience of teaching and/or supporting learners in a scientific discipline in the Higher Education sector, or evidence of progression and development gained through relevant work experience.E2 Experience of using current literature to inform professional practice.E3 Experience of working with staff and students in multifunctional teams.E4 Experience of course administration, design and development.
E5 Experience of delivering workshops, seminars, conducting one-to-one and small group discussions, and delivering presentations.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.This post is full time and open ended.Closing date: 23:45 15th September 2025The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.3 A flexible approach to working.4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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