At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lectures and support students in Health Care Management.
- Company: Join Arden University, a forward-thinking institution transforming higher education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and free courses for you and your family.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to accessibility and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping the future of health education.
- Qualifications: Must have a master's degree and recognised teaching qualification in relevant fields.
The predicted salary is between 42663 - 49399 £ per year.
Salary: £42663 - £49399 per annum (+£4000 per annum London weighting)
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader
School: Foundation Degrees
This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our Holborn London 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:
The School of Foundation Degrees is dedicated to providing accessible, career-focused pathways into higher education. Our programmes combine academic learning with practical, work-based skills, helping students build the knowledge, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
About the Opportunity:
We are currently looking for a Lecturer to support with the delivery of our Health & Care FdSc in each campus. Teaching may be a maximum of 16-20 hours per week, academic support including office hours and tutorials and facilitating the cover rota in campus. You will also be supporting module development in the first 2 years of your role and there may be opportunities to be a Module Leader.
- Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face for our blended 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 Health and academic skills in this subject-area. 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 hold a recognised teaching qualification.
- You must have a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in subject relevant to the teaching area (in Health, Health Management, or Health and Social Care).
- 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:
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- SimplyHealth plan option
- 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: 17th 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.
Lecturer in Foundation Degree - Health Care Management 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.
