Academic Profiles

Research

Research 1 (e.g. Assistant) - Grade 6

Role purpose: To be a member of a research team and contribute to research projects.

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Write up results of own research Contribute to the production of research reports and publications. Present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups. On occasions communicate information that may be complex, orally, in writing or electronically. Prepare papers for steering groups and other bodies.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Actively participate as a member of a research team. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with research colleagues and support staff to ensure information is passed to the appropriate people in a timely manner. Make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration.
4 Service delivery	Respond to requests for assistance from other members of the research team and students.
5 Decision making P and O	Make routine decisions regarding own areas of responsibility. Contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.
6 Planning and organising resources	Plan own day-to-day research activity within the framework of the agreed programme. Co-ordinate own work with that of others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort. Contribute to the planning of research projects.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines. May identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funding.
8 Analysis and research	Undertake basic research for example by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work, the development of questionnaires and conducting surveys. Conduct literature and database searches. Make use of standard research techniques and methods. Analyse and interpret the results of own research and generate original ideas based on outcomes.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work Carry out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Show consideration to others.
12 Team development	Support new members of the team and share knowledge within the team.
13 Teaching and learning support	Assist in the supervision of student projects. Could be expected to contribute to introductory courses, for example on the use of research methods and equipment. Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
14 Knowledge and experience	Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within own area.

Principle Duties

Carry out experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like
Analyse results of experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like
Conduct literature and database searches
Write up the results of experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like
Participate in presenting papers to meetings and at conferences, exhibitions etc
Contribute to the work of the research team

Research 2 (Grade 7)

Role Purpose: To carry out research and contribute to research projects.

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Write up research work for publication. Deal with routine communication using a range of media. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically. Preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, eg for funding and contractual purposes. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Work with colleagues on joint projects, as required Collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with colleagues and students. Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds.
4 Service delivery	Contribute to the production of research bids, aimed at meeting the funders’ requirements.
5 Decision making P and O	Make decisions on matters affecting own research projects. Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in areas of research.
6 Planning and organising resources	Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required. Use research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate. Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Deal with standard problems and help colleagues resolve their concerns about progress in research. Resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting research area. Develop ideas for application of research outcomes
8 Analysis and research	Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Use new research techniques and methods. Use initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work Carry out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Balance with help the competing pressures of research and administrative demands and deadlines. Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Show consideration to others.
12 Team development	Carry out induction and provide support to new members of the team.
13 Teaching and learning support	Be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects. Assist in the development of student research skills.
14 Knowledge and experience	Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism. Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research content.

Principle Duties

Construct experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like within research project parameters
Carry out experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like
Conduct literature and database searches
Analyse, interpret and report results
Contribute to the publication of the results of the research and present as requested

Research 3 (e.g. Fellow) - Grade 8

Role Purpose: To carry out research and submit research bids.

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Write up research work for publication. Deal with routine communication using a range of media. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically. Preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, eg for funding and contractual purposes. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Work with colleagues on joint projects, as required Collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with colleagues and students. Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds.
4 Service delivery	Contribute to the production of research bids, aimed at meeting the funders’ requirements.
5 Decision making P and O	Make decisions on matters affecting own research projects. Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in areas of research.
6 Planning and organising resources	Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required. Use research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate. Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Deal with standard problems and help colleagues resolve their concerns about progress in research. Resolve problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting research area. Develop ideas for application of research outcomes
8 Analysis and research	Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Use new research techniques and methods. Use initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work Carry out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Balance with help the competing pressures of research and administrative demands and deadlines. Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Show consideration to others.
12 Team development	Carry out induction and provide support to new members of the team.
13 Teaching and learning support	Be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects. Assist in the development of student research skills.
14 Knowledge and experience	Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism. Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research content.

Principle Duties

Construct experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like within research project parameters
Carry out experiments, tests, observations, field studies and the like
Conduct literature and database searches
Analyse, interpret and report results
Contribute to the publication of the results of the research and present as requested.

Research 4 (e.g. Senior Fellow) - Grade 9

Role Purpose: To lead research projects and teams.

Principle Duties

Construct research projects
Lead the work of the research team and ensure members work effectively through the provision of training and support.
Identify possible sources of funding and develop research proposals and bids.
Publish the results of research projects, including through teaching and other means of dissemination.
Contribute to the overall running and management of the department, school or faculty.

ACTIVITIES

EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1 Communication

Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.

2 Teamwork and motivation

Provide academic leadership to those working within research areas by for example co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that research projects are delivered effectively and to time or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.

Could act as line manager (eg of research teams)* Lead teams within areas of responsibility.

Ensure that teams within the department work together.

Act to resolve conflicts within and between teams.

3 Liaison and networking	Lead and develop internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Institutional committees. Lead and develop external networks for example with other active researchers and leading thinkers in the field. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies, employers, professional bodies and other providers of funding and research initiatives to foster collaboration and generate income.
4 Service delivery	Actively seek research funding and secure it as far as it is reasonably possible. Ensure research projects are designed to meet funders’ requirements. Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments e.g. the Research Assessment Exercise.
5 Decision making P and O	Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own research programme. Contribute to decisions which have an impact on other related programmes. Provide advice on issues such as ensuring the adequate balance of research projects, appointment of researchers and other performance matters.
6 Planning and organising resources	Contribute to the development of research strategies in the department. Responsible for the delivery of own research programmes. Contribute to the overall management of the department in areas such as budget management and business planning. Be involved in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to the Institution’s strategic planning processes. Plan and deliver research, consultancy or similar programmes, ensuring that resources are available and required income levels are achieved.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Review and synthesise the outcomes of research studies. Resolve problems affecting the delivery of research projects within own area and in accordance with regulations. Spotting opportunities for strategic development of new projects or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas.
8 Analysis and research	Define research objectives and questions. Develop proposals for research projects which will make a significant impact by leading to an increase in knowledge and understanding and the discovery or development of new explanations, insights, concepts or processes. Act as principal investigator on major research projects. Generate new research approaches and identify, adapt, develop and use research methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research. Interpret findings obtained from research projects and develop new insights, expanding, refining and testing hypotheses and ideas. Contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in the field.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work Carry out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Depending on area of work (e.g. laboratories, workshops, studios) may be expected to take responsibility for conducting risk assessments and reducing hazards.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Responsible for dealing with referred issues for researchers within own project areas. Provide first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required.
12 Team development	Contributing to the development of teams and individuals through the appraisal system and providing advice on personal development. Act as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues.
13 Teaching and learning support	Supervise the work of post graduate students. Could be expected to contribute to teaching programmes.
14 Knowledge and experience	Required to be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area. In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.

Teaching & Scholarship

Teaching & Scholarship 1A (Grade 6)

Role Purpose: Provide support to academic staff in the provision of teaching and learning support to students.

Principle Duties

deliver teaching within clear framework
develop appropriate teaching materials
set and mark assignments
plan own work within the constraints of the course and team
provide feedback to students on their progress

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Deal with routine communication using a standard media. Communicate information and ideas to students. Write handouts and other basic learning support materials. On occasions communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Actively participate as a member of a teaching team. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with colleagues and support staff to ensure information is passed to the appropriate people in a timely manner. Join appropriate internal networks.
4 Service delivery	Develop teaching materials and mode of delivery to meet the needs of the students
5 Decision making P and O	Contribute to decisions affecting the work of the team.
6 Planning and organising resources	Manage, with guidance, own teaching activities. Plan own day-to-day activity within the framework of the agreed programme. Co-ordinate own work with that of others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort. Contribute to the planning of teaching programmes.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Deal with problems which may affect the delivery of own teaching. May need to develop judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities.
8 Analysis and research	Maintain student records Carry out literature and database searches to develop teaching material and techniques
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands may vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work carried out.
10 Work environment	Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Show consideration to others.
12 Team development	Support new members of the team and share knowledge within the team
13 Teaching and learning support	Carry out teaching within a clear and established programme, with assistance and support. Develop own teaching materials, with assistance and support. Set and mark assignments. Contribute to the development of examination questions. Assess student progress and provide feedback.
14 Knowledge and experience	Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within own area.

Teaching and Scholarship 1B (Grade 6)

Role Purpose: To provide teaching and learning support to students, and to provide team support to academic staff.

Principle Duties

To deliver teaching within a clear framework: to take responsibility for all the delivery of teaching on specified modules within the framework of the course work plan and any accreditation requirements. Tutors are expected to deliver teaching at any required level.
To develop appropriate teaching materials: within the framework of the set texts and module books on most modules, tutors are expected to customise the material to their groups and prepare their own supplementary teaching materials drawn from appropriate resources in order to respond to students’ differentiated learning needs. Where no set texts are stipulated on a module, tutors are expected to prepare all their own teaching materials, tailored to the needs of the group.
To set and mark assignments, and to provide formative feedback to students. Where assignments are based on module book material, tutors are also expected to tailor assignments according to students’ learning needs.
To contribute where required to the development of examination questions, to carry out any assignments required by accrediting bodies and to also prepare students to sit any external examinations where appropriate.
To plan work within the constraints of the course and team: tutors are expected to prepare lesson plans and to plan summative assessment in accordance with any guidelines set out by accreditation bodies
To keep and maintain student records, to submit all records to established deadlines and to attend meetings with internal and external verifiers.
To provide feedback to students on their progress: tutors are expected to provide regular written and oral feedback to students in accordance with assessment for learning principles.
To deal with routine managerial communications between the University, students and staff using standard media, to disseminate information and ideas to students, to offer explanations to students, and to ensure the appropriate running of teaching and learning.
To actively participate as a member of a teaching team, attending and contributing to the appropriate meetings, sharing good practice, and liaising and networking where modules may be delivered on a part-time basis. Tutors need to ensure that their work is coordinated with others to avoid unnecessary duplication or conflict.
To manage decision-making appropriately where it affects individual students, either through independent decisions or through adhering to standard University procedures and policies.
To deal with problems that may affect the delivery of a module, either on or off the University campus, using judgement to apply appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities.
To arrange where necessary the teaching and work environment to suit the needs of the group and the learning aims, taking account of any risks and/or dangers according to the standard University procedures.
To encourage all learners to develop their full potential, taking into account any special needs or welfare considerations.
To reflect on practice and the development of teaching materials on a regular basis, leading to the subsequent revision or reformulation of the module’s teaching materials and/or goals.

Teaching and Scholarship 1C (Grade 6)

Purpose of the role: To create, deliver and adapt suitable non subject specific learning/study skills support programmes for individual disabled students and those with learning differences, based on individual learning profiles and recommendations from Study Needs Assessments.

Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team you will meet regularly, by appointment, with your allocated students to advise and assist them on appropriate approaches and strategies which they may adopt to facilitate effective study and learning including for
example, note-taking, planning, organisation and research skills, academic writing and examination preparation as appropriate.

With the aim of moving students towards independent learning and study you will encouraging them to develop and move forwards at their own pace taking account of their individual, different and unique learning skill and style.

Successful applicants will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and will preferably hold or be willing to work towards a recognised, specialist SpLD/Dyslexia teaching qualification. (Applicants working towards a certificate or diploma in SpLD will be required to complete
the qualification within an agreed times scale once in post).

Principle Duties

To deliver 1:1 tutor support within a clear framework: to take responsibility for all the delivery of learner support within the framework of the recommendations as determined by the Study Needs assessment (SNA).
To develop appropriate support materials: within the framework of the SNA, tutors are expected to customise the material to their student’s needs and prepare their own supplementary teaching materials drawn from appropriate resources in order to respond to students’ differentiated learning needs.
To set and monitor sessional learning objectives and to provide formative feedback to students. The learning action plans are expected to tailor outcomes according to students’ learning needs.
To guide and coach students to develop processes and strategies for answering examination questions effectively.
To plan work within the constraints of ADSHE guidance and Accessibility Services team procedures: tutors are expected to prepare learning support plans in collaboration with their student and in accordance with any guidelines set out by accreditation bodies.
Providing regular opportunities for students to check email, Blackboard and any other relevant sources of information and communication from academic or service departments and to record and act on these as necessary.
To actively participate as a member of a 1:1 support worker team, attending and contributing to the appropriate mandatory
meetings, sharing good practice, and liaising and networking with other 1:1 support workers link to their students. Tutors need to ensure that their work is coordinated with others to avoid unnecessary duplication or conflict.
To manage decision-making appropriately where it affects individual students, either through independent decisions or through adhering to standard University procedures and policies.
To deal with problems that may affect the student’s learning experience, using judgement to apply appropriate approaches to learning support and scholarly activities.
To encourage all learners to develop their full potential, taking into account any specific learning needs or wellbeing considerations.
To reflect on practice and the development of learning support materials on a regular basis, leading to the subsequent revision or reformulation of the learning support strategies used within the Student Support Services department.

Teaching & Scholarship 2 (Grade 7)

Role purpose: Teach as a member of a teaching team within an established programme of study.

Principle Duties

Collaborate with academic colleagues on the module development and curriculum changes
Identify student learning needs and provide appropriate teaching to meet requirements
Develop appropriate teaching materials, methods and approaches
Plan and manage own teaching, scholarship and administrative tasks
Provide appropriate assessment and supervision of student work and provide constructive feedback

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Deal with routine communication using a range of media. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically. Preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, eg for funding and accreditation purposes. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with colleagues and students. Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and ideas.
4 Service delivery	Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs.
5 Decision making P and O	Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students. Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content, and on the assessment of students’ work.
6 Planning and organising resources	Agree responsibilities. Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities, with guidance if required. Could be expected to supervise students’ projects, fieldwork and placements. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with mentor.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities. Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges.
8 Analysis and research	Maintain student records Carry out literature and database searches to develop teaching material and techniques
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work and will involve carrying out tasks that require the learning of certain skills. Balance with help the competing pressures of teaching scholarship and administrative demands and deadlines.
10 Work environment	Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. Act as personal tutor, giving first line support. Refer students as appropriate to services providing further help.
12 Team development	Carry out induction and provide support to new members of the team.
13 Teaching and learning support	Teach as a member of a teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study, with the assistance of a mentor if required. Teach in a developing capacity in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives. Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching, Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking. Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems. Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Act as a mentor for students in capacity of personal tutor.
14 Knowledge and experience	Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Able to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn. Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.

Teaching & Scholarship Level 3 (Grade 8)

Role Purpose: To develop scholarly knowledge of and to provide appropriate teaching to students within own area of expertise.

Principle Duties

Responsible for the design and delivery of own modules of study, including academic content, teaching materials, assessment, and feedback to students.
Develop teaching methods to meet student and academic requirements.
Responsible for the pastoral care of students where appropriate.
Develop scholarly knowledge of own subject area.
Develop and participate in external networks to contribute to student recruitment, student placements, consultancy work etc.
Work as part of a teaching team on one or more degree schemes and co-ordinate work of colleagues as required

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff Co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify and respond to student needs
3 Liaison and networking	Participate in and develop external networks, for example to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities.
4 Service delivery	Identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement. Tackle issues affecting the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate.
5 Decision making P and O	Sole responsibility for the design and delivery of own modules and assessment methods. Collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures. Advise others on strategic issues such as student recruitment and marketing. Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes.
6 Planning and organising resources	Depending on the area of work, could be expected to supervise the work of others. Co-ordinate the work of others to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required. As module leader or tutor, co-ordinate with others (such as support staff or academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Manage projects relating to own area of work and the organisation of external activities such as placements and field trips. Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, assessment of progress and student attendance.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Extend, transform, and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities. Identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Develop ideas and find ways of disseminating and applying the result of scholarship.
8 Analysis and research	Engage in subject, professional and pedagogy research as required to support teaching activities. Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own scholarly activities.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines.
10 Work environment	Depending on area of work and level of training received, may be expected to conduct risk assessment, and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Act as a module tutor. Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
12 Team development	Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
13 Teaching and learning support	Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area. Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods. Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material. Set, mark, and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students. Supervise student projects, field work and, where appropriate, placements
14 Knowledge and experience	Possess sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students

Teaching & Scholarship 4 (Grade 9)

Role Purpose:

To lead and develop teaching and scholarly activities within own area of expertise.

Principle Duties

Design, develop and deliver a range of courses (some new) at various levels.
Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques.
Responsible for quality, audit and other external assessments within own courses.
Provide academic leadership to those working within own programme areas.
Engage in pedagogic and scholarly research.
Responsible for dealing with pastoral care issues for students and colleagues in own areas.

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Work in conjunction with others to apply subject knowledge to practice. Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example agreeing work plans to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans. Lead teams within areas of responsibility. Ensure that teams within the department work together. Act to resolve conflicts within and between teams.
3 Liaison and networking	Lead and develop internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Institutional committee. Act as an external examiner to other Institutions and provide professional advice. Lead and develop external networks for example with external examiners and assessors. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
4 Service delivery	Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required. Be responsible for setting standards and monitor progress against agreed criteria for own area of responsibility. Be responsible for quality, audit and other external assessments in own areas of responsibility.
5 Decision making P and O	Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own educational programme. Contribute to decisions which have an impact on other related programmes. Provide advice on issues such as ensuring the adequate balance of student population, appointment and student and other performance matters.
6 Planning and organising resources	Responsible for the delivery of own educational programmes. Contribute to the overall management of the department in areas such as resource management, business and programme planning. Be involved in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to the Institution’s strategic planning processes. Plan and deliver consultancy or similar programmes and ensure that resources are available.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Resolve problems affecting the quality of course delivery and student progress within of own areas of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. Resolve problems affecting the delivery of courses within own educational programme and in accordance with regulations. Spotting opportunities for strategic development of new courses or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas.
8 Analysis and research	Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities. Monitor student progress and retention.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines.
10 Work environment	Depending on area of work (e.g. laboratories, workshops, studios) may be expected to take responsibility for conducting risk assessments and reducing hazards.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Responsible for dealing with referred issues for students within own educational programmes. Provide first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required.
12 Team development	Contributing to the development of teams and individuals through the appraisal system and providing advice on personal development. Act as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues.
13 Teaching and learning support	Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels. Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students. Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and department. Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies.
14 Knowledge and experience	Required to be externally recognised scholar or teacher. In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.

Teaching & Research (Lecturers)

Teaching & Research 2 (Grade 7)

Role Purpose: To provide teaching and learning support to students and carry out some research.

Principle Duties

Teach, instruct, supervise and assess students’ progress
Support and assist students as required and adjust delivery to reflect student needs
Prepare course and other teaching material to support students’ needs
Contribute to course and subject development
Carry out research within subject area

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Write up research work for publication. Deal with routine communication using a range of media. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically. Preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, eg for funding and accreditation purposes. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Agree responsibilities. Could be expected to supervise post-graduate students. Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Attend and contribute to subject group meetings. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs.
3 Liaison and networking	Liaise with colleagues and students. Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and ideas.
4 Service delivery	Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
5 Decision making P and O	Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students. Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content, and on the assessment of students’ work.
6 Planning and organising resources	Manage own teaching, research and administrative activities, with guidance if required. Use teaching and research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with mentor.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and research activities.
8 Analysis and research	Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects. Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work and will involve carrying out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Balance with help the competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research and administrative demands and deadlines. Is required to be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. Act as personal tutor, giving first line support.
12 Team development	Carry out induction and provide support to new members of the team.
13 Teaching and learning support	Teach as a member of a teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study, with the assistance of a mentor if required. Teach in a developing capacity in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives. Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance. Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching. Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking. Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems. Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students. Act as a mentor for students in capacity of personal tutor. Able to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn.
14 Knowledge and experience	Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism. Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching and research programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning. Understand equal opportunity academic content and issues relating to student need.

Teaching & Research 3 (Grade 8)

Role Purpose: To carry teaching and research and contribute to the operation of the department, school and or institute.

Principle Duties

Teach support and assess students
Lead modules and co-ordinate the work of staff involved in delivery on those modules
Carry out research within subject area
Ensure modules and assessment are delivered to time and on schedule within the framework of the overall degree course or courses
Identify ways of improving and enhancing the modules and student learning experience

ACTIVITIES	EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1 Communication	Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media. Make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events. Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
2 Teamwork and motivation	Depending on the area of work could be expected to supervise the work of others, for example in research teams or projects. Act as a responsible team member and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff. Could be required to take the lead in a local project.
3 Liaison and networking	Participate in and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, contribute to student
4 Service delivery	Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs. Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes.
5 Decision making P and O	Sole responsibility for the design and delivery of own modules and assessment methods. Collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures. Advise others on strategic issues such as student recruitment and marketing.
6 Planning and organising resources	Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material. As module leader or tutor, co-ordinate with others (such as support staff or academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Manage projects relating to own area of work.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds. Develop ideas and find ways of disseminating and applying the result of research and scholarship.
8 Analysis and research	Develop research objectives, projects and proposals. Use accepted methods, recognise and interpret trends or patterns in data; draw conclusions and report findings using appropriate media.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work and will involve carrying out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Balance the pressures of teaching, research and
	administrative demands and competing deadlines. Depending on area of work and level of training received, may be expected to conduct risk assessment and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
12 Team development	Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
13 Teaching and learning support	Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area. Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods. Supervise student projects, field trips and, where appropriate, placements. Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students. Could be expected to act as a module tutor.
14 Knowledge and experience	Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and appropriate external activities. Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and research programmes. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.

Teaching & Research 4 (Grade 9)

Role Purpose: To take responsibility for the design and delivery of course modules and lead research in own subject area.

Principle Duties

Provide leadership to staff and researchers within subject area and support their development
Review curriculum and modes of delivery to ensure achievement of course objectives and student expectations
Teach and assess students and provide pastoral support
Identify opportunities for research bids and income generation and prepare proposals
Lead research projects within subject area

ACTIVITIES

EXAMPLES OF ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1 Communication

Make presentations or exhibitions at national or international conferences and other similar events.

Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.

2 Teamwork and motivation

Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.

Could act as a line manager (eg of research teams)* Ensure that teams within the department work together.

Act to resolve conflicts within and between teams.

3 Liaison and networking	Lead and develop internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Institutional committee. Lead and develop external networks for example with external examiners and assessors. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
4 Service delivery	Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required. Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and department. Spotting opportunities for strategic development of new courses or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas. Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments.
5 Decision making P and O	Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own educational programme. Contribute to decisions which have an impact on other related programmes. Provide advice on issues such as ensuring the adequate balance of student population, appointment and student and other performance matters.
6 Planning and organising resources	Contribute to the development of research strategies. Responsible for the delivery of own educational programmes. Contribute to the overall management of the department in areas such as budget management and business planning. Be involved in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to the Institution’s strategic planning processes. Plan and deliver research, consultancy or similar programmes and ensure that resources are available.
7 Initiative and problem solving	Responsible for dealing with referred issues for students within own educational programmes. Resolve problems affecting the delivery of courses within own educational programme and in accordance with regulations.
8 Analysis and research	Determine relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals. Carry out independent research to achieve the research project objectives as principal investigator and project leader. Work out how best to apply existing methodologies according to the overall context, objectives and expectations Analyse and communicate the results.
9 Sensory and physical demands	Sensory and physical demands will vary from relatively light to a high level depending on the discipline and the type of work and will involve carrying out tasks that require the learning of certain skills.
10 Work environment	Depending on area of work (e.g. laboratories, workshops, studios) may be expected to take responsibility for conducting risk assessments and reducing hazards.
11 Pastoral care and welfare	Provide first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required.
12 Team development	Act as a referee and contribute to peer assessment. Contributing to the development of teams and individuals through the appraisal system and providing advice on personal development. Act as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues.
13 Teaching and learning support	Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels. Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
14 Knowledge and experience	Required to be an externally recognised authority in the subject area. In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.