Postgraduate Combined Role - Sport and Exercise Sciences

Durham University; North East; Vor Ort; GBP 27.552 - 41.328; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Durham University in North East England is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time teaching position in the Sport & Exercise Science Department. The role involves planning and delivering tutorials, marking assessments, and supervising students in their projects.

The position is fixed term, part-time with typical contracted hours of 7 per week. Candidates should maintain up-to-date knowledge in the subject area and assist in curriculum development. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about teaching in the field of sport and exercise sciences.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare, and teach courses/deliver tutorials as specified by the relevant department.
• Provide and update syllabus materials.
• Guide and support students in the laboratory.
• Assist and direct student projects as required.

Jobbeschreibung

Eligibility and Reasonable Adjustments

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

Position Details

Job Number: 26000460

Department: Sport & Exercise Science

Fixed Term - Atypical

Typical / Contracted Hours: 7 per week

Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Description

Combined Role (predominantly teaching)

Casual Grade 6

Responsibilities

• Teaching and marking
  • Plan, prepare, and teach courses/deliver tutorials as specified by the relevant department.
  • Provide and update syllabus materials.
  • Assist with curriculum development and the production of Learning & Teaching materials.
  • Set and/or mark assessments according to relevant published criteria.
  • Keep accurate records of marks awarded, liaising with the departmental assessment team as necessary.
  • Provide oral and/or written feedback to students in line with departmental policy, procedures and timescales.
• Demonstrating
  • Guide and support students in the laboratory.
  • Assist in the delivery of laboratory classes.
  • Assist the laboratory leader as required, such as developing enhanced experiments.
  • Ensure safe working practices and good order in the laboratories.
• Student supervision
  • Assist and direct student projects as required.
  • Ensure that students follow ethical guidelines in conducting their projects.
• General
  • Help ensure appropriate student conduct, implement the University’s code of conduct and report any concerns to the academic mentor.
  • Monitor the welfare of the student(s) and report any concerns immediately.
  • Maintain registers and monitor attendance.

Requirements

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject area.
• Attend relevant briefings and training sessions.

Teaching Modules

• SPRT 1321 Critical Skills for Sport and Exercise Sciences
• SPRT 1271 Introduction to Sociology of Sport
• SPRT 1281 Introduction to Anatomy & Exercise Physiology
• SPRT 1261 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
• SPRT 1311 Introduction to Physical Activity, Diet and Health
• SPRT 1331 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Industries
• SPRT 2432 Contemporary Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences
• SPRT 2231 Sports Development
• SPRT 2271 Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
• SPRT 2441 Sport, Health and the Environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement

Not Applicable.