FACULTY OF HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES

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1 FACULTY OF HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES School of Allied Health Sciences -Two Posts Available Permanent, Full Time Grade F: 33,518-36,613 De Montfort University (DMU) is the most improved university in the UK, according to the 2015 Times and Sunday Times league table. DMU is renowned for creativity and innovation with our own distinctive way of doing things. We are seeking outstanding candidates to join our successful team of academics and researchers. Our life-changing research is central to the vision of our expanding academic community. Almost 60% of our research activities were considered world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, achieving a rise in research quality of 15% compared to the last exercise in Excellent teaching is at the heart of our commitment to professional, creative and vocational education. Our passionate and enthusiastic lecturers have earned 18 National Teaching Fellowships, making DMU one of the top three universities in the UK on this measure of teaching excellence. With work under way on the 136m transformation of our Leicester city centre campus, we are seeking outstanding academics to work in this dynamic, ambitious environment. The successful candidates will contribute to teaching and research within the School of Allied Health Sciences, primarily on the Health & Wellbeing in Society programme. Research and/or teaching experience in public health, health promotion, psychology and sociology related subjects is essential, and candidates with experience and knowledge around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups would be especially welcome. It is our goal to become the leading provider of professional and creative education with research that pushes boundaries and improves lives. We wish to attract more talented, professional and creative academics to our campus. Our VC2020 roles are predominately aimed at early career academics, and therefore, appointment is expected at grade F (Lecturer grade). Please quote reference: Closing Date: 07 December 2017 Interview Date: TBC.

2 Job Description Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Grade: F Full time, Permanent Duties of the role Overall purpose of the role Main duties and responsibilities To provide excellent teaching and research contribution to the university in the relevant areas of expertise. The Vice-Chancellor s lectureships aim to enable individuals to grow and develop in their area of expertise in a fully supported teaching and research environment, with access to funding and development to enable them to progress along a teaching and research trajectory. The university has four academic faculties; Art, Design and Humanities, Business and Law, Health and Life Sciences and Technology. The individuals will be placed in the department/ faculty/ school which is most closely aligned to their area of specialism. The post-holder will become a full member of staff in their host faculty, and have access to a range of training opportunities relevant to their on-going professional development, as afforded to established staff. They will be able to participate in a mentoring programme within their faculty, and undertake suitable career development activities. The appointee will be expected to: Plan and execute a research programme of internationally-leading quality within a relevant field, or inter-disciplinary area; Publish their work in high-quality journals or monographs, or produce equivalent outputs in practice-based areas; Attract significant levels of external funding for research activities and/or knowledge exchange initiatives; Act as a role model for other researchers (including Masters and Doctoral students) in their School or Department; Engage in a wide range of scholarly activities, including public engagement activities designed to advance the academic reputation of their Faculty, School/Department and the wider University. To undertake teaching and assessment in the relevant area. To lead and develop modules, ensuring they are fit for the purpose. To contribute to the development of subject area and related programmes of study. To develop and disseminate high quality teaching materials. To supervise dissertations/project work across the range of provision.

3 Duties of the role To undertake external networking, e.g. with local business community, schools, colleges, or professional bodies (national committees), or with academic community (e.g. external examinerships). To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be specified by the Subject Group Leader. To participate in cross university and promotional activities such as open days, clearing and school visits. To carry out relevant administrative duties associated with the post, for example with matters related to student recruitment, enrolment, induction, teaching and assessment. To participate fully in the University s Quality Assurance process relating to the discipline. This job description reflects the main duties and responsibilities of the post. However, the post holder may be required to fulfil other ad-hoc duties commensurate with the level of the post from time to time. Key Contacts: PVC/ Dean of Faculty Deputy Dean Head of School Head of Research Faculty Manager Faculty Colleagues Academic Professional Development Research students Masters students Additional Information 1. Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. 2. To implement and monitor Health & Safety protocols and practice as required by legislation and by the Faculty s Statement of Safety Organisation. 3. The post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role, seek to promote environmental sustainability within area of responsibility and actively contribute to the delivery of the DMU Environmental Policy.

4 Person Specification Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Grade: F Full time, Permanent Area of responsibility Requirements or desirable *Method of assessment Qualifications & Training A good relevant honours degree or a relevant professional qualification. Completed or soon to be completed PhD, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent practice-based experience. A I T D D Postdoctoral research experience Desirable Previous Work Experience Specific Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities/ Motivation/ Attitude Required Either experience of lecturing/ researching in a relevant area (public health, health promotion, psychology and/or sociology) A track record of working independently and/or collaboratively with other researchers as part of multi-disciplinary teams. A track record of attracting research funding, or strong evidence of the potential to do so. Willingness to undertake formal training in teaching and learning An aptitude for and evidence of publishing high quality research papers, monographs or equivalent outputs. Positive approach to team working including team teaching and collaborative project/ research work. A demonstrable capability on research project management. Desirable Excellent communication skills

5 Area of responsibility Requirements or desirable *Method of assessment A I T D Ability to work under pressure and to adhere to deadlines Must have evidence of; Teaching and assessment at undergraduate level Designing and creating course materials Providing student support at HE level Student portfolio development Exceptional presentation and verbal communication skills Evidence of scholarship in the subject area. Desirable Desirable Positive attitude to own CPD. Desirable Additional Requirements A willingness to undertake further training and professional development, as appropriate. Commitment to observing the University s equality and diversity policy. Willingness to work away from the university or to work flexibly, depending upon the demands of the role. Potential to add value to the department s professional profile. Desirable *A = Application Form; I = Interview; T = Test; D = Documentary Evidence