At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lectures and support students in their academic journey.
- Company: Join Arden University, a forward-thinking institution transforming higher education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and free courses for you and your family.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a dynamic academic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team making education accessible and impactful.
- Qualifications: Master's degree and teaching qualification required; experience in student engagement is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 42663 - 49399 £ per year.
Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum plus £4000 London Weighting
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader
School: Foundation Year - Business
This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our London Holborn campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements.
About Arden University
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About our School of Foundation Year - Business
The School of Foundation Year - Business plays an important role in helping students take their first steps into higher education and build the confidence, knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed on their chosen degree. Our Business pathway introduces students to the fundamentals of the modern business environment, exploring areas such as management, finance, digital marketing, innovation and data.
About the Opportunity
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following subject areas:
- Health and Care Management
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Responsibilities within our academic programmes include:
- Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for our blended and distance learning students.
- Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
- Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
- Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
- Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.
- Assist with student orientation weeks (online) and face to face in campus.
- Support students with their assessments including 1-1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions.
- Assist students through providing reminders and tracking those who are at risk of non-submission via phone calls, online 1-1 tutorials and face to face assessment tutorials.
- Work closely to develop our assessment and resit clinics.
- Develop/create interactive videos, podcasts and activities that could be shared on our VLE and in-class activities.
- Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting students' engagement, progression and academic success.
About You
We are looking for individuals who understand challenges to student engagement in a university setting and have experience of teaching Foundation Year / academic skills. You must be positive and empathetic to dealing with student issues, ensuring we further engage students with their studies and ensuring positive student outcomes.
Essential Skills / Experience:
- You must have a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in subject relevant to the teaching area.
- You must have a recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level or demonstrate commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment.
- Able to evidence CPD to show your commitment to enhancing your knowledge and teaching capability, including your practical teaching methods and techniques.
Why Arden
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits.
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 9th November
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Foundation Year (Health Care Management and Hospitality and Tourism) in London employer: Arden University Ltd.
Arden University is an innovative and award-winning institution that prioritises accessibility and inclusivity in higher education. As an Associate Dean, you will join a collaborative academic community dedicated to student success, with excellent benefits including generous holiday allowances, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for professional development. With a commitment to removing barriers to learning and a focus on integrating AI into education, Arden offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can truly make a difference.
