Hourly Paid Worker Tutor (SODA)

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking Hourly Paid Tutors to support teaching across disciplines within the School of Digital Arts. The roles are short-term, ad hoc and designed to fit around other commitments, with opportunities to work with undergraduate and postgraduate students on live projects.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, the ability to plan and prioritise workload, and degree-level qualifications or equivalent HE experience in the subject area.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet objectives.
• A degree or equivalent experience in your subject area, with knowledge of HE trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload planning

Initiative

HE knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK's most inspiring higher education institutions, offering the opportunity for passionate and committed individuals to make a difference to the lives of people and communities locally, nationally and internationally. We have a clear vision, a compelling strategy and our ambition is simple: to be the best modern university in the sector, where students and staff alike are equipped with every resource to excel. Manchester Metropolitan University has been a pioneer in modern education since its origins in 1824.

Hourly Paid Associates/workers (Teaching Related)

We are looking to engage with academic professionals across a wide range of different specialisms on an hourly paid basis. These hours are available on a short term, ad hoc basis providing support to our students through a range of roles. You will have experience in delivering and supporting Higher Education activities, at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, in subject specific and interdisciplinary contexts or have strong relevant industry knowledge and experience. You will have a positive approach and the ability to contribute to a team.

The School of Digital Arts

The School of Digital Arts within Manchester School of Art is a purpose built, interdisciplinary school offering industry and research informed courses and specialist spaces with the latest technologies. Our students study disciplines that span film, animation, UX, photography, games design, games art and more, often working on live projects with industry partners and frequently collaborating with fellow students and researchers. They choose from a flexible mix of courses: foundation year, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees that run alongside degree apprenticeships, summer schools and short courses.

We are looking for Hourly Paid Tutors (Teaching Related) to join our SODA teaching Talent Pool across the following disciplines:

• Animation
• Games Art
• Games Design
• Filmmaking
• Photography
• Future Media Production
• Music and Sound Design
• User Experience Design
• Interdisciplinary digital arts

As an Hourly Paid Associate/ Worker in these roles you are required to have:

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet objectives.
• The ability to use initiative when dealing with a wide range of issues and problems, challenging decisions appropriately.
• A degree or appropriate equivalent experience in your subject area, along with knowledge and understanding of the changing nature of HE

Working At Manchester Met

Manchester Metropolitan University is a great place to work, and you will be part of a great team. We are ambitious for ourselves as an academic institution, and for both our students and our colleagues.

In addition to a great working environment, you will have access to the University facilities including sport and library. If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

Documents

• Hourly Paid Worker - Tutor JD.pdf (283.03 KB)