Principal Lecturer

Study Group

  • Stratford, East London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) - PermanentThe Principal Lecturer will lead a teaching team of academics in the Business School and will provide academic leadership for delivery of the University of Huddersfield's taught courses and Study Group's pathway courses. You will be responsible for implementing procedures as set out in the UoH Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses and monitor and provide assurance that all associated academic regulations are being complied withABOUT THE ROLE
  • Provide inspirational leadership across academic teams, working collaboratively with the campus management team, UoH and central Study Group teams on learning & teaching strategies
  • Attend and actively contribute to relevant university partnership Boards and committees and work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through.
  • Review student outcomes, their feedback and that of other stakeholders to identify opportunities and areas for development, proposing appropriate actions to resolve issues and enhance delivery.
  • Provide effective management and leadership to the academic team and to direct reports in the team, using Study Group's Individual Contribution & Development process and other supportive HR processes as required
  • Maintain high academic standing and lead by example building on quality teaching and learning activities, producing research, a publication record and professional engagement.
  • Working with the Business Engagement Director, creating a culture of business engagement with academics, and embedding employability activities throughout the curriculum and teaching activities
  • Identify and promote scholarly activity and research opportunities, supporting and mentoring academics within the campus and liaising with University of Huddersfield on key projects, programmes and other related activities
  • Work with the Student Experience and Operations Director, and co-create effective internal partnerships with key stakeholders in Study Group's Education & Student Experience and Quality Assurance & Engagement teams.
  • Ensure the delivery of all Study Group courses are conducted with reference to and according to Study Group's, UoH's and relevant external agencies' quality frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice.
  • Manage security and integrity of assessment processes ensuring all students receive effective assessment feedback and any cases of academic impropriety are handled fairly.
  • Working with the Student Experience and Operations Director, co-lead on the development of and contribute to the management of the course committee and Student Panel, chairing and ensuring minutes are taken and copies provided to UoH as required.
  • Contribute to the Annual Evaluation Process and preparation of the Annual Evaluation Reports for submission to the UoH and Study Group and ensuring records are kept to participate effectively in any QAA reviews.
ABOUT YOU
  • Honours degree (or equivalent) plus a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Fellowship of Advance HE or to be achieved within 12 months of appointment.
  • Ability to operate within quality assurance frameworks, with an awareness of OFS and UKVI rules and guidance
  • Ability to plan and lead strategic developments in collaboration with colleagues including analysing data
  • Ability to lead a diverse team of academic professionals creating positive and productive working environments through inclusive and reflective leadership
  • Experience of a business school comprised of both undergraduate and postgraduate higher education
  • Partnership working or partnership management ideally in the education sector
  • Experience of successfully supervising postgraduate researchers and taught student dissertations/projects
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