Address
SalaryLocation
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£42,978 - £54,395
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
02/02/2024
Ref No
899
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Senior Lecturer - £42,978 - £54,395
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.
The School of Business and Law is working strategically to ensure the growth of the Law programme offered at BNU, as well as ensuring the offering of a student appealing law programme which focuses on recruiting home and international students. The School is seeking to appoint a senior lecture in Law.
A qualified solicitor or barrister with an interest in mooting and an ability to develop a legal advice clinic for the public, you would also have teaching responsibilities on the UG and PG programmes. Candidates who can offer Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts and/or Property Law, Law of Evidence, and Professional skills teaching are particularly invited to apply.
The key duties of the post holder will be to provide excellent teaching and learning law, undertake course leader duties, undertake personal tutor duties, contribute to research and knowledge exchange, and provide an excellent student experience.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & a set amount of closure days between Christmas and New Year, these days are determined and agreed on a yearly basis and are dependent on when Christmas and New Year falls each year.)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme (defined benefits scheme)
- discounted gym membership to the on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Dr Sainey Faye on Sainey.faye@bnu.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online. The University operates an anonymized shortlisting process and therefore any uploaded CVs or supporting documents must not include your name and personal details.
Closing Date: 02 February 2024
Interview Date: 20 February 2024
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Lecturer
Faculty/Directorate: Business and Law
Grade: G
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: 37
Job Purpose:
- To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.
- To undertake research, professional practice and enterprise activity as outlined within the Bucks Academic Framework
- To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and University
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
Education:
- To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University’s requirements and the TEF.
- To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
- To achieve student satisfaction – demonstrating a commitment to ‘customer focus’ and contributing to the achievement of strong NSS results.
- Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.
- To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or School.
- To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
- To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
- To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of Digital technologies.
- To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
- To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
Research and Professional Practice:
- To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and aligns own research with their teaching and learning
- To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
- To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.
- To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
- To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.
Leadership and Management:
- Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.
- To promote the University values within the academic community.
- To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.
Liaison and Networking:
- Participate in relevant internal and external networks
- Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area.
- Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity requirements and legislation in all working practices.
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
E – Essential D = Desirable A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
E / D
Means of Testing
First degree in a relevant field
E
A
Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post
E
A
Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years
E
A
PhD or Doctorate in Law
E
A
Knowledge & Experience
E / D
Proven experience of working effectively within a team
E
A/I
An understanding of higher education and the University sector, working at Lecturer level including teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation
D
A/I
Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors
D
A/I
Proven research record
D
A/I
Skills
E / D
Excellent presentation skills
E
A/I
Proficient Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
E
A/I
Highly effective communication skills
E
A/I
Special Requirements
E / D
A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
E
A/I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
E
A/I
Behavioural INDICATORS
The Bucks Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Delivering Excellent Service
Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal
Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in
order to improve customer services.
Working Together
Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Engaging With The Wider Context
Enhancing your contribution to the university through an understanding of organisational values, its students, customers and stakeholders.
