Curriculum Development Manager

Location: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We pride ourselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative and forward-thinking approach.

The Role

The main purpose of the role is to develop high-quality, professional and innovative teaching materials and resources supporting the RAU curriculum. Initially this will include development of teaching materials for delivery of the BSc Sustainable Agriculture in partnership with an international partner. The role may also include development of teaching materials in other areas, including Agriculture, Equine, Business, Environment and Land Property.

Teaching materials and resources will include associated teaching notes and interactive facilitated learning exercises. All materials will need to be developed to be compliant with international copyright and licensing requirements and other international standards, with appropriate records. The Curriculum Development Manager will also assess and develop teaching materials and resources for compatibility and use and through different platforms and media in other countries with partner institutions. Teaching materials and resources will generally be in the form of MS Office media with other relevant software.

The role will need to liaise across the University with a number of key departments including academic staff, international (professional services), and learning technologies and library/intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of teaching materials and resources to support the delivery of the RAU curriculum, with priority given to the Sustainable Agriculture undergraduate degree programme
• Development of interactive learning exercises that facilitate development of student skills and understanding
• Ensuring teaching materials and resources are highly professional, cutting edge, reflect current and embrace the latest innovations in teaching and learning relevant to the respective discipline and wider context
• Review teaching materials and resources for compliance with copyright and other legal requirements (UK and international), documenting compliance and sources throughout all material
• Review and document teaching materials and resources for country specific issues relating to content and delivery
• Sharing and presenting teaching materials and resources to partners (UK and international) in agreed format and on appropriate platforms and content management systems
• Assisting in the planning, review, development and materials and their documentation relating to wider RAU degree programmes delivered in the UK and internationally
• Supporting the development of the RAU curriculum management system
• Contributing to the development of the wider University’s new curriculum and academic agenda
• Undertaking other duties as appropriate required by the Professor of Agriculture and Practice and Associate Director of Business Development.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture, food or related land-based subject
• Demonstrable evidence of leading and delivering projects, delivering to time, quality and resource requirements, preferably across organisations or with a business-critical status
• Good technical knowledge of agriculture and food systems
• Experience of design and quality control of teaching materials, including interactive teaching sessions and innovative assessment methods
• Ability to respond to pedagogical and practical challenges, notably with the use of technological pedagogic approaches
• Ability to use IT packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint and the ability to become competent in a range of other technical and educational software options

Benefits

• A generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
• Pension scheme
• Free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre
• Discounted catering facilities
• Discounted onsite gym
• Occupational health and counselling services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme (via Tusker)
• Staff development opportunities

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Royal Agricultural University, please proceed by clicking the 'Apply' link above to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Closing date for applications: 21^st July 2024 with Interviews on:  2^nd August 2024

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.