Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ergonomics and Human Factors

We are looking for someone to join our ergonomics team to support the delivery of our ergonomics provision. The role holder will contribute to the academic leadership and delivery of modules on our MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors (with pathways), support supervision of student research projects, and to the research profile of the Psychology Subject area, including applied Ergonomics and Human Factors research.

As we develop and grow our ergonomics and human factors provision, this role will include oversight, leadership and development of our online programmes, working with the Subject lead, senior academics and the wider teaching team to ensure continuation of excellent student experience and outcomes. We are passionate about inspiring and empowering our graduates in their future careers in a range of destinations, within industry, academia or other progression routes. The role will include leading and supporting our marketing events (e.g., open days) which occasionally take place into evenings and at weekends.

The Psychology subject area has an active research agenda, and you will be expected to engage with and support financially sustainable research and/or other appropriate academic activity. Our provision spans campus and online delivery; there will be opportunity for working from home as agreed with the Subject Lead. We do support hybrid working as business needs permit. There is currently no requirement for line management in this role.

This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE) which may be attractive to candidates who wish to continue practice-based work and develop their academic practice alongside this.

We are seeking a lecturer or senior lecturer in Ergonomics and Human Factors who holds (or is willing to gain) Chartered or Technical membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) to join our team delivering programmes in ergonomics. We would welcome applications from candidates with experience of teaching / training and leadership, and experience of relevant transferable skills in these areas from beyond higher education (e.g., industry based experience). The candidate should also have experience of undertaking research, and be passionate about supporting the development and growth of evidence in their field. Excellence in communication, team and collaborative working are essential, both internally and externally. We are especially keen to have applications from individuals with experience in health, but will consider applications from beyond this specialism.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects/modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.
• Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, and extends it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
• Ensure that module/programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
• Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
• Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.
• Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research/Scholarship:

• Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.
• Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.
• Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.
• Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other:

• Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.
• Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.
• Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.
• Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.
• Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.
• Contribute to effective cross College/University working.
• Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent.
• Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards.
• PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.
• Chartered or Technical Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (or willingness to become a Chartered or Technical Member).

Experience:

• Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of Higher Education (HE) modules/programmes.
• Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students (in Higher Education or in industry).
• Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent and effective learning and teaching identified by peer review at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a Higher Education provider.
• Demonstrable experience of module and/or programme leadership.
• Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods.
• Online and blended learning/teaching experience.
• Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Ergonomics and Human Factors.

Skills, knowledge & abilities:

• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning.
• Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups.
• Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning/teaching and research activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally.
• Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working.
• Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values.
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning/teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE.
• A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience.
• A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum.
• A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum.
• Flexible to the needs of others.
• Innovative and creative.
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience.
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality.

Business requirements:

• Able to take a flexible approach to work.
• Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching.
• Some evening and occasional weekend teaching.
• Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
• A commitment to own professional development.

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes. Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

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