Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Football / Sports Marketing (Distance)

LOCATION: Remote: Availability to work across multiple time zones; may include some unsocialble hours (GMT)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Deputy Dean of the Business School

POST OBJECTIVES:

Deliver and manage modules across both undergraduate and postgraduate sport and football degree courses. Complete relevant administrative tasks, including quality assurance documents relating to student feedback, moderation of assessments, and participation in Assessment Boards as required by GIS’ awarding bodies. Assist the Deputy Dean of the School to support staff teaching on the UG and PG courses. To support the academic provision at overseas partnerships linked to GIS courses.

KEY TASKS:

1. To teach on designated modules and courses of study as defined by the Dean of School, including contributing to the academic delivery of online courses.
2. Maintain academic standards and adhere to the course and module specifications.
3. Design and deliver teaching materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including contributing to the curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports and focuses on student learning outcomes.
   1. Preparation and delivery of lecture and seminar materials across various levels of study.
   2. Challenge thinking and foster debate to develop the ability for students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking, stimulating excellence.
   3. Identify students’ learning needs and define appropriate learning objectives. Supervise student projects, field trips, and where appropriate, placements, and provide advice on study skills.
   4. Integrate innovative teaching methods, technology, and real-world applications into the curriculum to maintain student engagement and provide opportunities to assess understanding.
   5. Track students’ engagement and feedback to the Course Leader. Maintain accurate records of student progress.
4. Undertake student assessments and examination activities including the provision of appropriate feedback to students.
   1. Marking, assessing and internal verification of students’ work.
   2. Liaise with colleagues and External Examiners to identify and embed best practice within academic delivery.
5. Engage in continuous professional development.
   1. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning.
   2. Have an in-depth understanding of your own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
   3. Participate in research and personal professional development.
6. To participate in the department seminars aimed at knowledge sharing and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
   1. Act as a responsible team member and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.
   2. Participate in and develop external networks that promote GIS and contribute to and build relationships for future activities.
   3. Collaborate with colleagues on the development and implementation of assessment procedures.
7. Be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area.
   1. Act as a personal tutor, providing first-line support.
   2. Refer students to appropriate services providing further help (e.g., Student Services).
8. Achieve set academic key performance indicators related to attendance, retention, and achievement.
9. Work with support staff, including the Course Leader to maintain high levels of student satisfaction.
10. Contribute to the preparation of annual review and evaluation reports in line with institutional and validating partner reporting requirements, implementing module action plans as required in response to student feedback and outcomes.
11. Undertake appropriate staff development and professional training in line with the business objectives of GIS, including attendance of all academic briefings.
12. Work within the policies of Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.
13. Work flexibly and responsibly and undertake any other duties relevant to the level of the post.

For further details, please view the full job description (attached).

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to hr@gis.sport (via 'Apply' button).