At a Glance
- Tasks: Support education delivery and oversee assessment processes in Science and Health.
- Company: University of Essex, a diverse and inclusive institution.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence assessment policies and contribute to student success.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community committed to internationalism and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys and ensure fair assessments.
- Qualifications: Current university staff with relevant academic experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Applications are invited from colleagues for the role of Faculty Progress and Assessment Officer of Science and Health. Join the Faculty team to help support the delivery of education across our various departments of the faculty.
As Chair of Board of Examiners meetings, the Faculty Progress and Assessment Officer will consider claims for extenuating circumstances and recommendations from departmental pre-boards of examiners, ensuring that claims are treated fairly and consistently across the University in accordance with the Equality Act legislation.
The Faculty Progress and Assessment Officer will also contribute to the ongoing review of the Rules of Assessment and the University’s Assessment Policies. The post holder will be involved in the consideration of student casework, including student appeals resulting from the decisions of Examination Boards.
The Faculty Progress and Assessment Officer will contribute to relevant projects relating to the review of assessment policies and processes, and policies and processes related to student casework. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Examiners’ meetings operate in accordance with university regulations and procedures and that the Rules of Assessment and rules relating to reassessment are applied consistently and correctly.
In accordance with the Ordinances, the role is open to Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Readers and Professors, who are current members of staff at the University of Essex. We are not able to consider applications from external applicants. Appointment, which is subject to approval by Senate and Council, will be for an initial period of 1 year.
Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Louise Beard.
How to apply: Please submit the following documents to Jen Eames, Executive Officer and Faculty Coordinator (Faculty of Science and Health) by 23 August 2026:
- A covering letter - explaining why you are interested in this post and giving examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job as outlined in the Person Specification.
- A curriculum vitae - giving full details of your qualifications and experience to date.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds.
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