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United Kingdom, Rochester

Agriculture, Health and Environment

Location: Medway Campus
Salary: £30,487 to £36,024 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 11 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 4668-E

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI – https://www.nri.org/) of the University of Greenwich carries out specialised research, teaching, training and consultancy with a focus on food, agriculture, environment and sustainable livelihoods. NRI’s work is globally respected and has won many awards including a recent Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education. The Institute is located at the University’s vibrant Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

NRI performs extensive research in Agronomy, Chemical Ecology, Entomology, Molecular Biology, Pest Behaviour, Plant Pathology, Vector Borne Disease and Weed Biology. This work takes place in the Agriculture, Health and Environment Department (AHED, https://www.nri.org/about/organisation-and-people/agriculture-health-and-environment-department).

NRI is looking to appoint a Laboratory Technical Coordinator to support and contribute to research projects, as well as NRI’s activities related in these areas. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will coordinate space availability and maintain the laboratories, controlled environments, and greenhouse facilities in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, industry standards and quarantine regulations. The role will also provide technical support whilst adhering to correct procedures and ensuring a safe working environment. Working as part of a small team, the post holder will facilitate the successful delivery of research projects and laboratory and field teaching activities.

Strong team leadership skills, a proven track record in project management, physically able to do heavy lifting and excellent communication abilities are essential. If you are a strategic thinker passionate about agriculture, and ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

The successful candidate may have experience of teaching in a higher education environment, some experience of working in the agricultural sector and a track record in relevant research and/or enterprise activities. You will be supported from both the Head of Department and Laboratory and Technical Lead.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Richard Hopkins (r.j.hopkins@greenwich.ac.uk) or Francois Duvenage (f.duvenage@greenwich.ac.uk)

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on: peopleoperationsfes@greenwich.ac.uk

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles and Guidelines.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

Academic Career Pathways

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.


University of Greenwich

Annual gross salary is €42,000 - €46,000.

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The Faculty of Theology at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project Jeremiah for the 21st Century.

The Faculty of Theology in the University of Helsinki is searching for Postdoctoral Researcher for a period of 2 years for the Academy of Finland funded research project Jeremiah for the 21st Century (PI: Dr. Miika Tucker) to carry out research connected to:


	The Peshitta version of Jeremiah
	Textual criticism of the Book of Jeremiah


The research will be related to Tucker’s project on the critical editions of Jeremiah for the series Biblia Hebraica Quinta and The Hebrew Bible: A Critical Edition. The project aims at establishing the closest-to-original text of the book of Jeremiah.

The researcher in Jeremiah for the 21st Century will work in close collaboration with the PI. The duties of the researcher include:


	Collation and text-critical analysis of the Peshitta version of Jeremiah, including assessment of the Peshitta readings in comparison with the readings in the Masoretic text and the Septuagint.
	Sharing and processing the textual data on an electronic platform.
	Publishing their analytical findings on the text(s) they study in first-rate journals.
	Teaching and related duties in the Faculty of Theology (5–10%).


Doing research in Jeremiah for the 21st Century will offer a chance for inspiring, creative teamwork in a modern, research-oriented institution in the heart of Helsinki. The researcher will develop their expertise in the field of textual studies of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament.

Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications

According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in biblical studies or a related field in ancient/classical philology. The following skills are necessary:


	Excellent skills in Syriac and in Biblical Hebrew
	Good command of ancient Greek
	Experience in the study of textual criticism / textual history of the Hebrew Bible
	Good English language written and oral communication skills.


Skills or experience in any of the following is considered an advantage: knowledge of the textual history of the Septuagint; experience in text-critical work on any ancient document; and experience in Computer Science or Digital Humanities.

What we offer

The position will be filled for 2 years, starting January 2025 at the earliest, and September 2025 at the latest. The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The annual gross salary is €42,000 - €46,000. The position will be filled with a six-month trial period.

In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

The application must be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format:


	A curriculum vitae
	A list of publications.
	Certificate of Ph.D. degree
	A letter of motivation (max. 3 pages), describing the applicant’s research experience, such as activities in the scholarly community, success in obtaining research funding and international research experience (for example academic portfolio)
	A free form report (max 2 pages) on the candidates teaching merits (for example academic portfolio)
	Names and contact details for two references


Further information about academic portfolios is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.

The closing date for applications is 10th of October 2024 at 23.59 (local Helsinki time).

Further information about the position can be obtained from Academy Research Fellow Miika Tucker (miika.tucker@helsinki.fi). Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Reeta Korhonen (hr-teoltdk@helsinki.fi).


University of Helsinki

Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation

Australia, Bundoora


	Full-time, fixed-term position until 31 December 2025
	Based at our La Trobe Bundoora Campus, with hybrid working opportunities
	Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation


About the position

This position coordinates the school administration team to ensure that the teaching and research needs of the various disciplines and research groups are met efficiently and effectively. The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop, implement and maintain School administrative procedures and ensure team members prioritise work according to business needs and undertake tasks and assignments with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. It will involve working closely with the School Senior Manager to ensure effective distribution and management of the school’s resources and provide high-level advice, support and reporting on academic and administrative policies and procedures for staff, students, stakeholders and the public.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have


	An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
	Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams. 
	Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently. 
	Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills. 
	Proven ability to focus on objectives rather than procedures and precedents. 
	Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities. 
	Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or management or policy expertise to bring together diverse and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems. 
	Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes. 


Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

Benefits:


	17% employer contributed superannuation
	On site child care facilities
	Flexible work arrangements
	Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses


How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55 pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 *please note that applications will be considered as they are received.

Position Enquiries: Amber Treseder Fitts, Senior Manager, E. amber.tresederfitts@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Administration Coordinator.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:


	Cover letter;
	An up to date resume


Please scroll down to apply.

We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn:

La Trobe Law School: https://www.linkedin.com/company/81541056

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.




La Trobe University

Hong Kong

Work type: Full-time
Department: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (30002)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Training Consultant (at the rank of Research Officer) in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 530011)

We now invite applications for the captioned post to assist in Jockey Club Online Youth Emotional Support “Open Up” project which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities


	Work closely with the research team for evaluation of a good and ethical practice model for the service platform
	Develop guidelines related to the chat service and prepare evaluation report
	Liaise with service operation team to ensure quality and knowledge transfer
	Review and conduct annotation of chat conversations
	Conduct training workshops and prepare training materials
	Provide support for project application and implementation
	Perform other duties as assigned within the Centre


Requirements


	Have a recognized Master's degree in social work or counselling
	Be a Registered Social Worker or a certified Counsellor at the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
	Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including supervisory experience; or relevant experience in case and group work for social service organization or school setting in Hong Kong
	Possess good coordination, communication and interpersonal skills
	Able to work independently and as a team
	Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
	Work experience in mental health projects in Hong Kong would be an advantage


What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 22, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

United Kingdom, London

Head of BA (Hons) Fine Art and Illustration

Reporting To: Principal
Key Relationships: Senior Management Team, Site Manager,     Marketing Manager, Admissions Team 
Line Managing: Fine Art and Illustration Tutors
Fraction: 0.6 (average 3 days per week)
Salary: Pro rata FTE salary of £56,500

Context

City & Guilds of London Art School is a small-scale, independent Higher Education Provider and charity, well respected for its specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Fine Art, Carving (Stone and Wood), Conservation (Stone and Wood, Books and Paper) and its intensive Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. The Art School is in a moment of significant development at the moment as it changes validation partners. It was previously validated by Ravensbourne University London, but will move to Arts University Bournemouth from September 2024. The Art School intends to introduce a BA (Hons) Illustration, a new course, already validated by AUB and  building on the institution’s historic strengths, from October 2025. The two areas of Fine Art and Illustration comprise approximately 120 students across undergraduate (c.75) and postgraduate (c.45) levels and approximately 12 part-time members of staff.

The Art School is seeking to appoint a new Head of BA (Hons) Fine Art and Illustration who will lead and develop both areas and manage an exceptional team of specialist practitioners who teach on the courses. Moreover, we are looking for an established expert in the field who can fully engage with the Art School’s ethos and mission; a practitioner who has a track record of leading excellence in this field and to ensure that decolonisation is embedded in teaching across the courses. A successful candidate will understand recent technical developments and identify relevant opportunities to ensure that the department can continue to thrive.

The postholder will work closely with the Graduate School to collaborate on resources and maximise opportunities for collaboration, growth and recruitment to postgraduate study from BA.

Main Purpose of the role

The Head of BA (Hons) Fine Art and Illustration is responsible for the leadership of these subjects at BA and Graduate Diploma level and is a key member of the Art School’s Senior Management Team. They are responsible for ensuring standards and proactively addressing developments in the subject area through curriculum enhancement and the development of external projects. As a leading authority and expert in the field they are an important ambassador for the subject area and the institution.   

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the post: 

Academic Leadership


	provide academic leadership for the BA department and its delivery structure, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards 
	development and delivery of the curriculum. 
	ensure the delivery of high-quality specialist teaching and related support to students on the Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) courses in the context of curriculum content, teaching methodologies, policies and procedures. 


Planning, Preparation and Administration of Teaching


	ensure that teaching content is suitably prepared and updated for example: project briefs, timetables, risk assessments, study trip information etc
	ensure academic administration is undertaken effectively such as tutorial records, progress reports and references 
	ensure the effective use of the department’s section of the Art School’s Moodle site 
	effectively manage the department’s resources and apply budget control in liaison with the Head of Finance


Staff Management and Development


	recruit, manage and develop a team of academic staff, conducting Individual Performance Reviews and supporting staff to achieve clearly defined goals, high standards and meeting deadlines
	support colleagues in the department to develop their research/professional practice and/or enterprise initiatives to support their own personal development and enhance the learning environment and the Art School’s profile


Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance


	manage and actively contribute to course development through the leadership of course planning meetings and chairing of the Boards of Studies 
	lead on forward-looking curriculum development, managing the research, review and evaluation processes related to revalidation/validation 
	 conduct the department’s annual programme monitoring 
	actively engage with student and staff consultation through chairing and/or participation in the department’s student forum and other relevant meetings


Student Recruitment 


	take a proactive approach in ensuring undergraduate student target numbers are met including through close monitoring of applications, offers and acceptances and liaise with the Head of Graduate School to contribute to the achievement of postgraduate student targets.
	in conjunction with the Art School’s marketing manager and admissions team, lead the planning for and delivery of; Open Days, Interviews and portfolio reviews, Admissions and outreach activities 
	plan and engage in activities that promote the department’s course(s), the Art School and its students such as Student Exhibitions and Events, and visits to the department or external venues on behalf of the Art School


Teaching


	manage the teaching schedule following approval and sign off by the Senior Management Team
	contribute to the delivery of teaching approximately 0.2 fte, but applied flexibly according to the demands at different points in the year
	organise and contribute to the design, preparation and delivery of learning experiences for students including, induction sessions, tutorials, seminars, workshops, studio critiques, progress reviews and student presentations 
	oversee student learning activities, such as study trips, external projects and placements as appropriate, ensuring due regard has been taken of health and safety and other policies and protocols
	be a member of a team of progress and pastoral tutors offering support and guidance to students as a leading expert in the subject.


Assessment


	oversee and participate in both formative and summative assessment with due regard to the Art School’s policies and strategies 


Art School Profile 


	promote and maintain a positive profile for the Art School through, for example, presentation of own research work/professional practice in exhibitions, conferences and/or other public facing events, and membership of professional bodies and editorial boards, contribution to conferences, provision of expert advice etc.
	develop and where relevant organise external projects and collaborations with Industry partners, networking and building on external relationships that relate to student opportunities, bursaries and project funding


Internal Communications 


	ensure that communication with and between the staff team and students is effective and timely to facilitate the smooth running of the courses within the department
	chair specific departmental meetings and contribute to the Art School’s governance through membership of the Senior Management Team and Academic Board as well as other committees and working groups as appropriate


Personal development, research, scholarly activity and professional practice


	demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development in relation to their own professional practice, as well as in relation to learning and teaching.  
	participate in the Individual Performance Review process and engage in staff development and training activities in relation to priorities set by the Art School Strategic Plan and their Line Manager


Health and Safety


	responsibility for ensuring the department’s studio, teaching and workshop spaces are safe working environments for students and staff in liaison with the Art School’s Health and Safety Officer/Site Manager
	be knowledgeable about health and safety regulations and protocols as they relate to the department and remain vigilant of any breaches communicating with the Health & Safety Officer, students and colleagues as appropriate


Other


	deputise where appropriate for the Principal in matters related to the department;
	undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder


It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post holder should also counteract such practice or behaviour in others by challenging and reporting it.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the Art School’s practice to periodically review job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the job that is required to be performed, or to incorporate proposed reasonable changes following negotiation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience


	Knowledge and experience of the leadership of teaching and assessment in Fine Art & Illustration at BA level
	Understanding of cross-subject programming, timetabling and delivery at BA level
	An interest in new approaches to recruitment
	Specialist and/or subject leader in Fine Art and/or Illustration
	Experience of effectively managing budgets and resources
	Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
	Interest in collaborative working structures as well as independent learning
	Education qualification or equivalent
	Understanding of the cultural sectors and careers relevant to Fine Art and Illustration


Desirable Attributes


	Experience of identifying new approaches to teaching & learning
	Experience of developing and writing new courses


Personal Characteristics


	Team player with optimistic approach to teaching & learning


Head of Foundation Art & Design

Reporting To: Principal
Key Relationships: Senior Management Team, Site Manager, Marketing Manager, Admissions Team 
Line Managing: Fine Art and Illustration Tutors
Fraction: 0.5 (average 2.5 days per week)
Salary: Pro rata FTE salary of £56,500

Context

City & Guilds of London Art School is a small-scale, independent Higher Education Provider and  charity, well respected for its specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Fine Art, Carving (Stone and Wood) and Conservation (Stone and Wood and Books and Paper) and its intensive Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.

The Art School is in a moment of significant development at as it changes validation partners for BA and MA level courses which were previously validated by Ravensbourne University London, but will move to Arts University Bournemouth from September 2024. The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design will continue to be validated by University of the Arts London Awarding Body (UALAB) and comprises between 60 and 90 students as well as a team of specialist teaching practitioners and a dedicated technician.

The Art School is seeking to appoint a new Head of FAD who will lead, develop and manage the whole area. Successful applicants will be established in the field of art and design and can fully engage with the Art School’s ethos and mission; ideally a practitioner who has a track record of leading excellence as well as recruitment in this field and ensuring that decolonisation is embedded in teaching across the courses. A successful candidate will understand recent technical developments and identify relevant opportunities to ensure that the department can continue to thrive.

The postholder will work closely with the rest of the Art School to collaborate on the use of resources and maximise on opportunities for growth and recruitment to graduate study from Foundation to BA.

Main Purpose of the role

The Head of FAD is responsible for the leadership of Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and is a key member of the Art School’s Senior Management Team. They are responsible for ensuring standards and proactively addressing developments in the subject area through curriculum enhancement and the development of external projects. As a leading authority and expert in the field they are an important ambassador for the subject area and the institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the post:

Academic Leadership


	provide academic leadership for the FAD department and its delivery structure, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards
	development and delivery of the curriculum.
	ensure the delivery of high-quality specialist teaching and related support to students on the FAD in the context of curriculum content, teaching methodologies, policies and procedures.


Planning, Preparation and Administration of Teaching


	ensure that teaching content, including for example: project briefs, timetables, risk assessments, study trip information etc is suitably prepared and updated
	ensure academic administration such as tutorial records, progress reports and references is undertaken effectively
	ensure the effective use of the department’s section of the Art School’s Moodle site
	effectively manage the department’s resources and apply budget control in liaison with the Head of Finance


Staff Management and Development


	recruit, manage and develop a team of academic staff, conducting Individual Performance Reviews and supporting staff to achieve clearly defined goals, high standards and meeting deadlines
	support colleagues in the department to develop their research/professional practice and/or enterprise initiatives to support their own personal development and enhance the learning environment and the Art School’s profile


Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance


	manage and actively contribute to course development through the leadership of course planning meetings and chairing of the Boards of Studies
	lead on forward-looking curriculum development, managing the research, review and evaluation processes related to revalidation/validation
	conduct the department’s annual programme monitoring
	actively engage with student and staff consultation through chairing and/or participation in the department’s student forum and other relevant meetings


Student Recruitment


	take a proactive approach in ensuring FAD student target numbers are met including through close monitoring of applications, offers and acceptances and liaise with the Principal to contribute to the achievement of foundation student targets.
	in conjunction with the Art School’s marketing manager and admissions team, lead the planning for and delivery of; Open Days, Interviews and portfolio reviews, Admissions and outreach activities
	plan and engage in activities that promote the department’s course(s), the Art School and its students such as Student Exhibitions and Events, and visits to the department or external venues on behalf of the Art School


Teaching


	manage the teaching schedule following approval and sign off by the Senior Management Team
	contribute to the delivery of teaching approximately 0.2 fte, but applied flexibly according to the demands at different points in the year
	organise and contribute to the design, preparation and delivery of learning experiences for students including, induction sessions, tutorials, seminars, workshops, studio critiques, progress reviews and student presentations
	oversee student learning activities, such as study trips, external projects and placements as appropriate, ensuring due regard has been taken of health and safety and other policies and protocols
	be a member of a team of progress and pastoral tutors offering support and guidance to students as a leading expert in the subject.


Assessment


	oversee and participate in both formative and summative assessments with due regard to the Art School’s policies and strategies
	report final marks through UAL AB’s course management portal


Art School Profile


	promote and maintain a positive profile for the Art School through, for example, presentation of own research work/professional practice in exhibitions, conferences and/or other public facing events, and membership of professional bodies and editorial boards, contribution to conferences, provision of expert advice etc.
	develop and where relevant organise external projects and collaborations with Industry partners, networking and building on external relationships that relate to student opportunities, bursaries and project funding


Internal Communications


	ensure that communication with and between the staff team and students is effective and timely to facilitate the smooth running of the courses within the department
	chair specific departmental meetings and contribute to the Art School’s governance through membership of the Senior Management Team and Academic Board as well as other committees and working groups as appropriate


Personal development, research, scholarly activity and professional practice


	demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development in relation to their own professional practice, as well as in relation to learning and teaching.
	participate in the Individual Performance Review process and engage in staff development and training activities in relation to priorities set by the Art School Strategic Plan and their Line Manager


Health and Safety


	responsibility for ensuring the department’s studio, teaching and workshop spaces are safe working environments for students and staff in liaison with the Art School’s Health and Safety Officer/Site Manager
	be knowledgeable about health and safety regulations and protocols as they relate to the department and remain vigilant of any breaches communicating with the Health & Safety Officer, students and colleagues as appropriate


Other


	deputise where appropriate for the Principal in matters related to the department; 
	undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder


It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post holder should also counteract such practice or behaviour in others by challenging and reporting it.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the Art School’s practice to periodically review job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the job that is required to be performed, or to incorporate proposed reasonable changes following negotiation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience


	Knowledge and experience of the leadership of teaching and assessment in art and design at Foundation level 
	Understanding of cross-subject programming, timetabling and delivery at Foundation level
	An interest in new approaches to recruitment
	Specialist and/or subject leader in a relevant art or design specialism
	Experience of effectively managing budgets and resources
	Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
	Interest in collaborative working structures as well as independent learning
	Education qualification or equivalent
	Understanding of the cultural sectors and careers relevant to Art and Design


Desirable Attributes


	Experience of identifying new approaches to teaching & learning
	Experience of developing and writing new courses


Personal Characteristics


	Team player with optimistic approach to teaching & learning



Medical University of Gdańsk

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Rankings

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Impact Rankings

Good Health and Wellbeing 2022=92^nd

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Medical University of Gdańsk

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Medical University of Gdańsk

About

Rankings

Clinical and Health 2025601-800th

Impact Rankings

Good Health and Wellbeing 2022=92nd

Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Medical University of Gdańsk

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Good Health and Wellbeing 2022=92^nd

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