Teaching Fellow (upGrad)

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Liverpool seeks a Teaching Fellow to support the operation of collaborative postgraduate courses in partnership with upGrad. Responsibilities include coordinating with programme teams, ensuring academic standards, and focusing on dissertation assessments. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Masters-level teaching and curriculum development. This position offers an excellent benefits package and does not require overseas work.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of delivery of Masters-level teaching and support.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating teaching and learning practices and assessment.
• Ability to contribute to programme/module development and curriculum review.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of collaborative postgraduate courses delivering LJMU franchised courses in India.
• Liaise with collaborative partner programme team members and local programme leaders.
• Ensure that academic processes are followed effectively and quality thresholds are met.

Skills

Masters-level teaching

Evaluating teaching and learning practices

Programme/module development

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow to support a successful international collaborative programme from LJMU in partnership with upGrad (India). This post is at Grade 7 with the potential to move to Grade 8 in the future upon satisfying progression criteria within the role.

You will be based in Liverpool in the UK and support the operation of a set of successful collaborative postgraduate courses delivering LJMU franchised courses in India. The role will require liaising with collaborative partner programme team members and local programme leaders and link tutors in Liverpool to provide delivery and academic support (with a major focus on the operation of dissertation assessment) to ensure that academic processes are being followed effectively and quality thresholds are met.

You will have knowledge of delivery of Masters-level teaching and support, be knowledgeable in evaluating teaching and learning practices and assessment and be able to contribute to programme/module development and curriculum review.

This role does not require the candidate to work overseas.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of collaborative postgraduate courses delivering LJMU franchised courses in India.
• Liaise with collaborative partner programme team members and local programme leaders and link tutors in Liverpool to provide delivery and academic support, with a major focus on the operation of dissertation assessment.
• Ensure that academic processes are followed effectively and quality thresholds are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of delivery of Masters-level teaching and support.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating teaching and learning practices and assessment.
• Ability to contribute to programme/module development and curriculum review.

Other Details

This role does not require the candidate to work overseas.