Dear All,
Please forward the job advert below to colleagues who might be interested.
Many thanks,
Ruth
Dr Ruth Ayres
Director of Learning Development
University of Salford
*************************************************************************************
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISER (2 POSTS) - Ref. No. LDU/01
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT UNIT
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
GRADE: 8
SALARY: £36,532 - £43,622
We are looking for two individuals with demonstrable experience of working to support academic staff in the enhancement of learning and teaching in Higher Education, to join a newly established Learning Development Unit at the University of Salford.
The Learning Development Unit works closely with academic colleagues to drive forward the University's 'Learning, Teaching & Enhancement Strategy' and leads on institutional initiatives in learning, teaching and assessment, including integrative and innovative approaches to the application of technology-enhanced learning.
You will be responsible for designing and delivering (face-to-face and online) a series of contemporary and innovative academic development activities e.g. workshops, seminars and bespoke events, including the production of resources for University staff under the direction of the Head of Academic Practice and the Director of Learning Development. A major requirement of this role is to contribute to the design, delivery and assessment of a new suite of accredited postgraduate programmes in Academic Practice.
For further details and an application form visit the Human Resources Division Web-site at http://www.hr.salford.ac.uk
Alternatively please call 0161 295 2122 (24hrs) or e-mail [log in to unmask] quoting reference number LDU/01. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
If you would like to discuss these vacancies informally, please contact Dr Chris Smith (Head of Academic Practice) on 0161 295 5000.
Forms to be returned by: 5pm on 4 January 2010.
At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity. We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in our workforce.
*************************************************************************************
