Job Purpose
To undertake research of international excellence and contribute research outputs and knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline. Contribute research-led learning and teaching across the subject’s degree programmes with a particular emphasis on developing and supporting our postgraduate programmes including our accredited programme in Information Management & Preservation (Archives, Records & Information Management). Undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.
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Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
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Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
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Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on postgraduate and/or undergraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
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Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
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Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
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Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
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Supervise individual student projects at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
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Take on administrative or management roles within the Subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
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Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Subject/School.
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To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.