Lifelong Learning Tutors in Art

The Role

The successful applicant will have experience of teaching or employment in the field of detailed fine art practices as well as digital media within the sphere of Natural History Illustration and the environmental impact upon natural species. You will be able to deliver modules in subject areas offered linked to natural history illustration.

You will understand the needs of adult learners and the need for adults to continue their learning and continuous professional development. The successful applicant will undertake preparation and delivery of course content, face-to-face and online teaching, promotion of courses, assessment and administration. Classes will be delivered using Blackboard Ultra and Teams – our online virtual learning and communication environments.

Where a visa sponsorship is likely, this section must briefly but clearly state the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Alison Pierce at chp@aber.ac.uk.

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

• To maximise recruitment to LLL courses by publicising and promoting his/her own module(s) and by participating in general marketing activities and events through social media or taster videos;
• To devise and implement an appropriate student learning experience in line with LLL and University quality assurance guidelines;
• To prepare the learning environment in advance of teaching (subject specific);
• To provide appropriate pastoral support for students;
• To complete risk assessment documentation (when appropriate);
• To contact the relevant coordinators in relation to class enrolments;
• To undertake administrative work associated with classes, including completing class register, module content, enrolment, feedback and evaluation forms etc. in accordance with LLL requirements and within stated timescales;
• To undertake all existing and new Quality Assurance processes associated with the modules and study schemes e.g. preparing assessment tasks, marking, giving written and verbal feedback and submitting all of the above for moderation within the given timescales;
• To be involved in curriculum development and have experience of distance and/or blended learning;
• To attend induction and staff training events for tutors;
• To attend staff meetings and professional development sessions;
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post;
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post;
• To be committed to your own development and that of your students through the effective use of the performance review;
• Any other duties reasonably requested.

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. Have recent professional experience of the subject through recent employment;
2. A first degree in the subject area or substantial professional experience;
3. Recent teaching experience;
4. An understanding of the differences between a face-to-face teaching role and an online tutor role especially relating to: student engagement, motivation, student support requirements and learning strategies;
5. Knowledge and experience of assessment of post-16 education and strategies that are inclusive of neurodiverse learners;
6. A high level of written and oral communication skills;
7. Experience of using online learning packages including Panopto, Microsoft and Blackboard;
8. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A0* An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

1. MA in the subject area;
2. Natural History Illustration skills;
3. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.