Lecturer in Community Education & Curriculum Innovation

University of the West of Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Defined benefit pension

Flexible working pattern

Employee discount scheme

Fitness facilities

Health and wellbeing resources

Career and research development

Job summary

University of the West of Scotland invites applications for two Lecturer in Community Education (fixed term) positions based at Ayr campus, with some teaching at Lanarkshire campus. Candidates should have CLD Standards Council approved degree in Community Education or related field, full CLD registration or eligible, and a Master’s degree or near completion.

Fellowship of Advance HE desirable. You will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum design, and assessment, with strong emphasis

Qualifications

• CLD Standards Council approved degree in Community Education or closely related discipline.
• Full registration with CLD Standards Council Scotland or eligible to register at appointment.
• Master's degree (or near completion).
• Evidence of using a range of pedagogical approaches in teaching Community Education.
• Evidence of learning, teaching and assessment experience within higher education.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogies related to Community Education.
• Experience in module and/or programme administration.
• Evidence of designing and delivering co-creative, active learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality, research-informed teaching and curriculum design, learning and assessment.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance student experience and graduate outcomes.
• Produce high-quality research outputs and pursue external funding opportunities.
• Deliver teaching informed by contemporary pedagogies, co-creation, active learning and digital education.
• Support international engagement and excellence in education, research and learning.

Education

CLD Standards Council approved undergraduate degree in Community Education or closely related discipline

Master's degree (or near completion)

Full registration with CLD Standards Council Scotland or eligible to register

Fellowship of Advance HE is desirable

Experience with a range of pedagogical approaches in teaching Community Education

Higher education teaching, learning and assessment experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance student experience

Module/program administration experience

Job description

University of the West of Scotland invites applications for two Lecturer in Community Education (fixed term) positions based at Ayr campus, with some teaching at Lanarkshire campus. Candidates should have CLD Standards Council approved degree in Community Education or related field, full CLD registration or eligible, and a Master’s degree or near completion.

Fellowship of Advance HE desirable. You will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum design, and assessment, with strong emphasis