Staff Tutor in Classical Studies
The Open University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Ref. 21253
Full Time / Permanent / Work from Home
£45,585 to £54,395 per annum
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is the largest and most diverse at The Open University, with some 50,000 students studying our modules. As one of three Schools within FASS, Arts and Humanities consists of approximately 100 academics organised into five disciplines: Art History, Classical Studies, English & Creative Writing, History, and Music. In addition to offering single honours qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School is proud of its long history of interdisciplinary teaching, epitomised by its BA Arts & Humanities, and its interdisciplinary Level 1 (first year) modules. It also hosts several research centres, has recorded strong performances in REF2014 and REF2021, and actively supports the research and scholarship of its academic staff.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as a Staff Tutor in Classical Studies where you will play a key role in keeping the Open University at the forefront of supported distance higher education, particularly in designing and facilitating effective teaching of the Faculty's modules and qualifications.
You will oversee the work of Associate Lecturer colleagues and be responsible for the management and staff development of those who teach modules in Classical Studies, as well as interdisciplinary Level 1 modules in Arts & Humanities.
You will also be expected to contribute to the department of Classical Studies through your teaching as well as through discipline-specific and/or pedagogical research. According to your specialisms, you will contribute to the running and academic management of existing Classical Studies modules (e.g. assessment setting, examination processes and quality review) and will also have the opportunity to design teaching materials for new curriculum. Your high-quality academic research and/or scholarship of teaching will complement and extend existing expertise in the department.
Skills and experience
* A PhD in Classics, Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Archaeology or a related subject
* relevant teaching experience in Classical Studies, with a demonstrable ability to contribute to the academic management of existing Classical Studies modules (e.g., assessment setting, examination processes and quality review) and the Classical Studies components of Level 1 interdisciplinary modules;
* an understanding of the needs of distance and independent learners, and an imaginative approach to tutoring modules for a wide range of students of different ages, backgrounds and types;
* experience and knowledge of online learning environments and/or use of electronic media for tuition and student support;
* the ability to select, manage, motivate and provide staff development for Associate Lecturers;
* an understanding of issues related to student access, retention, diversity and success in the context of higher education.
apply here:
https://www5.open.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/staff-tutor-classical-studies-21253
Ref. 21253
Full Time / Permanent / Work from Home
£45,585 to £54,395 per annum
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is the largest and most diverse at The Open University, with some 50,000 students studying our modules. As one of three Schools within FASS, Arts and Humanities consists of approximately 100 academics organised into five disciplines: Art History, Classical Studies, English & Creative Writing, History, and Music. In addition to offering single honours qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School is proud of its long history of interdisciplinary teaching, epitomised by its BA Arts & Humanities, and its interdisciplinary Level 1 (first year) modules. It also hosts several research centres, has recorded strong performances in REF2014 and REF2021, and actively supports the research and scholarship of its academic staff.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as a Staff Tutor in Classical Studies where you will play a key role in keeping the Open University at the forefront of supported distance higher education, particularly in designing and facilitating effective teaching of the Faculty's modules and qualifications.
You will oversee the work of Associate Lecturer colleagues and be responsible for the management and staff development of those who teach modules in Classical Studies, as well as interdisciplinary Level 1 modules in Arts & Humanities.
You will also be expected to contribute to the department of Classical Studies through your teaching as well as through discipline-specific and/or pedagogical research. According to your specialisms, you will contribute to the running and academic management of existing Classical Studies modules (e.g. assessment setting, examination processes and quality review) and will also have the opportunity to design teaching materials for new curriculum. Your high-quality academic research and/or scholarship of teaching will complement and extend existing expertise in the department.
Skills and experience
* A PhD in Classics, Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Archaeology or a related subject
* relevant teaching experience in Classical Studies, with a demonstrable ability to contribute to the academic management of existing Classical Studies modules (e.g., assessment setting, examination processes and quality review) and the Classical Studies components of Level 1 interdisciplinary modules;
* an understanding of the needs of distance and independent learners, and an imaginative approach to tutoring modules for a wide range of students of different ages, backgrounds and types;
* experience and knowledge of online learning environments and/or use of electronic media for tuition and student support;
* the ability to select, manage, motivate and provide staff development for Associate Lecturers;
* an understanding of issues related to student access, retention, diversity and success in the context of higher education.
apply here:
https://www5.open.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/staff-tutor-classical-studies-21253