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For your information. Please forward to anyone who might be interested. Debby Job title : Academic Developer Job reference : A3183 Application closing date : 08/04/2013 Location : Plymouth Salary : £37382 to £44607 pa, pro-rata - Grade 8 Package : Full-time, Fixed-term Job category/type : Academic/Research Job description : Plymouth University has a vacancy for an Academic Developer to join the Educational Development team. You will contribute to the further development of a university with an enviable record in teaching and learning/ educational development. The university was successful in gaining funding for four Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning and has been successful in the award of 14 National Teaching Fellows. You will report to the Head of Educational Development with Pedagogic Research and work with the Educational Development/ PedRIO team. You will support the full range of academic and professional development activities including teaching on the GTA and PGCAP programmes. You will have a higher degree and preferably have undertaken an accredited course in teaching and learning in higher education. You will be an excellent teacher who is able to demonstrate flair, flexibility and self-confidence. You will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team. You will have demonstrable experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education, as well as an understanding of the theory and practice of learning and teaching in higher education. Expertise in pedagogic research would be advantageous. This is a full time position working 37 hours per week and is fixed term for 1 year. Part time hours or a job share will be considered. For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Debby Cotton, Head of Educational Development with Pedagogic Research on 01752 587614, or e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Plymouth University is committed to an inclusive culture and respecting diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Job Description <http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/files/extranet/docs/U_JOBS/A3183%20Job%20Description.pdf> To view job details or apply on-line click here.<https://hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=7129913MSC&WVID=1602750fTZ&LANG=USA> To search for other jobs click here.<https://hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=1602750fTZ&LANG=USA> Professor Debby Cotton Head of Educational Development with Pedagogic Research, PedRIO and Educational Development, Tel: 01752 587614 http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/dcotton Sub editor: Journal of Geography in Higher Education Follow me on Twitter: @ProfDcotton