HE Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS access

35 days annual leave pro rata

Health scheme

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

University Campus North Lincolnshire seeks a part-time HE Lecturer to teach English and History, support students, and help develop curriculum quality. The post is based at the DN Colleges Group site with duties including committee work and student engagement activities.

The role requires a History degree and undergraduate teaching experience, plus an enhanced DBS check; evening availability may be required. Pro rata leave and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in History or a closely related subject.
• Teaching History at undergraduate level.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Flexible working including occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching on Higher Education English and History programmes.
• Provide personal academic support and guidance to students.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development and programme improvement.
• Participate in Higher Education programme teams, committees and examination boards.
• Prepare teaching materials and deliver sessions to Higher Education quality standards.
• Support student engagement initiatives, module evaluations and surveys.
• Assist with annual programme reports, self-evaluation and performance analysis.
• Contribute to student recruitment, induction and promotional activities.
• Build positive relationships with universities, external examiners and other stakeholders.
• Take part in scholarly activity, professional development and continuous quality enhancement.

Skills

History knowledge

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Flexible working

Education

Degree in History or related subject

Job description

This HE Lecturer post sits within University Campus North Lincolnshire, where DN Colleges Group teaches higher education on its BA (Hons) English and History Studies programme. Work centres on teaching, personal academic support and curriculum and quality enhancement. It is two days a week, Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, with particular interest in British society, culture and politics since 1945 and in revolt and revolution. Fit depends on a History degree, undergraduate teaching experience and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver engaging, effective teaching on Higher Education English and History programmes
• Provide personal academic support and guidance to students
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development and programme improvement
• Participate in Higher Education programme teams, committees and examination boards
• Prepare teaching materials and deliver sessions to Higher Education quality standards
• Support student engagement initiatives, module evaluations and surveys
• Assist with annual programme reports, self-evaluation and performance analysis
• Contribute to student recruitment, induction, transition and promotional activities
• Build positive relationships with universities, external examiners and other stakeholders
• Take part in scholarly activity, professional development and continuous quality enhancement

Qualifications

• Degree in History or a closely related subject

Experience

• Teaching History at undergraduate level

Skills & knowledge

• Sound subject knowledge of both ancient and modern History
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Flexible working, including occasional evening work

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Expertise in British society, culture and politics since 1945
• Expertise in revolt and revolution, including the contexts of global revolutions
• Recognised teaching qualification (college funds a Certificate in Education for those without)

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) access
• 35 days annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays pro rata
• An additional two weeks over Christmas
• Opportunity to join the Health Scheme
• Funded teaching qualification for candidates without one
• Reimbursement of approved travel and subsistence expenses
• Ongoing professional development and career development opportunities
• Values-driven organisation promoting ambition, support, partnership, innovation, responsibility and equality