JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Role: Lecturer in Marine Conservation

Faculty and School: Faculty of Science & Engineering
School of Biological & Marine Sciences
Career Pathway: ALL
Grade: 7/8
Reports to: Associate Head (Marine Science)

Role Purpose:
To undertake research and teaching in line with University/School’s strategy and to carry out leadership,
management and engagement activities.

All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health &
Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: Indicators of Success:

Research and Enterprise:
 Engage in the development of research objectives, projects  Research group, Faculty, School
and proposals, conducting research individually or and University reputation
collaboratively and ensuring that the outputs of research  Individual contribution to the REF
are used to enhance teaching where relevant. and external review of outputs
 Identify suitable sources of funding and contribute to the  High quality research outputs as
process of securing funds. judged by accepted standards of
 Develop a national and international reputation for excellence in relevant discipline
research, including thorough and regular dissemination and  Levels of external funding secured
explanation of high quality findings through internationally- that include a proportion of PI level
leading peer reviewed publications. funding
 Represent the School/Faculty/University externally in  Peer review
relevant research communities contributing to the field and  External profile and reputation
the University’s profile within it. including external invitations
 Develop and sustain links with relevant industries and  Personal Development Review
organisations to grow collaborations, employability and (PDR) feedback
funding support.  Research student satisfaction
 Where relevant, contribute to enterprise in the University, survey outputs
drawing on internal and external partnerships. Develop  Research student studentship
ideas for generating income and promoting a subject area completion rates
and contribute to the process of securing.  Staff turnover and satisfaction
 Participate in research supervision and pastoral support for rates
undergraduate and postgraduate students.

- This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, and you may be expected to take on other
reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
- Emphasis on specific accountabilities and indicators of success aligned with your career pathway will be agreed at recruitment and as part of
your PDR.
- Grade 7 and 8 represent points on a continuum. Individuals on Grade 7 roles will have the opportunity to progress to Grade 8 once they are
sufficiently experienced in all elements of the role.
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 Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: Indicators of Success:
Education/Teaching:
 Deliver teaching of the highest quality across a range of  Student satisfaction survey
modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials, outputs
practicals and seminars and participate in field trips.  Student recruitment outcomes
 Contribute to delivery nationally and internationally as  Student completion rates
appropriate and in line with University policies and  Student learning outcomes
guidelines.  Module evaluations
 Provide pastoral care (through the role of personal tutor  Teaching observation and peer
where appropriate). review
 Supervise students on projects, field trips, placements,  Compliance of courses with
including where appropriate in clinical or professional regulation
practice Ensuring that a high quality learning and research  PDR feedback
environment is provided.
 Set and mark coursework and exams within required
timescales, and provide constructive feedback to students
in line with University guidelines/policy.
 Engage with relevant professional bodies, organisations
and industries to support their work and inform teaching to
enhance the student experience and student employability.
 Contribute to the development of new programmes of
study.
 Monitor, evaluate and review course and programme
design ensuring suitable for on-campus and distance
learning delivery, and revise as necessary to ensure
excellence and coherence. Identify areas of existing
provision in need of revision or improvement and take
forward as appropriate.
 Develop and promote innovative teaching and learning
approaches, media and material, which create interest,
understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
Leadership, Management and Engagement:
 Work as a team member, developing productive  Staff satisfaction surveys
relationships with colleagues and leading modules,  Staff turnover
programmes and activities where appropriate.  Student learning outcomes
 Manage administrative tasks as appropriate relating to  Student satisfaction survey
research, enterprise, education and teaching, including risk outputs
assessment of activities and contribute to project meetings  PDR feedback
and report writing.  Research group, Faculty, School
 Actively participate in national/international recruitment and University reputation
and marketing activities in the School and other student  Teaching observation and peer
events as appropriate. review
 Participate in and develop external networks and build the  Profile in the practice area
reputation of the organisation through disseminating  Participation in relevant Institutes
learning through appropriate fora. and Societies
 Collaboration with industry
partners

- This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, and you may be expected to take on other
reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
- Emphasis on specific accountabilities and indicators of success aligned with your career pathway will be agreed at recruitment and as part of
your PDR.
- Grade 7 and 8 represent points on a continuum. Individuals on Grade 7 roles will have the opportunity to progress to Grade 8 once they are
sufficiently experienced in all elements of the role.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Point at which
information
Criteria Essential Desirable used in
recruitment
process
Knowledge, Education and Training: Shortlisting
 PhD or equivalent international qualification or
X
commensurate level of recognition/international profile
in a relevant discipline.
 In depth knowledge of a specific discipline sufficient to
X
enable innovation and new understanding in the field.
 Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate
X
HEA fellowship.

Experience: Shortlisting and

 Experience of delivering high quality research led X interview
teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
 Able to demonstrate the delivery of high quality research X
outputs at the appropriate quality level for the discipline
and has developed, or has clear plans to develop, impact
within area of research.
 Experience of excellent research supervision and/or X
research mentorship.
 Contributed to quality assurance activities (such as X
approval, periodic review, student complaints).
 Contributed successfully to research projects, grant X
applications, and developing collaborative research
networks.
 Ability to demonstrate enhancement to the learning
experience through flexible delivery, and pedagogic X
innovation including the use of digital media, as
appropriate to meet the diverse needs of students.
 Track record of successful engagement with key research X
stakeholders, internally and externally.
 Ability to contribute to design, management and delivery of
X
field trips in UK and/or overseas
Skills and Attributes: This section is
Drives innovation and action: used by the panel
 Ability to deliver high-quality innovative teaching and X to inform
learning. interview
 Ability to develop innovative research proposals and X
questions for
attract research proposals. formal interview
 Intellectual agility for the solving of problems. X

Demonstrates self-leadership, balancing personal

needs with the University’s strategic objectives:
 Self-aware with the ability to accept different views and
self-regulate approach appropriately. X
 Skilled approach to planning, managing, organising X
and objectively assessing own teaching and research
contributions.

- This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, and you may be expected to take on other
reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
- Emphasis on specific accountabilities and indicators of success aligned with your career pathway will be agreed at recruitment and as part of
your PDR.
- Grade 7 and 8 represent points on a continuum. Individuals on Grade 7 roles will have the opportunity to progress to Grade 8 once they are
sufficiently experienced in all elements of the role.
-
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 Point at which
information
Criteria Essential Desirable used in
recruitment
process
Develops self and others to deliver:
 Ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own X
teaching contributions.
 Ability to mentor and support students/tutorial groups
X
 Ability to undertake co-ordinating role at X
programme/school level.
 Proactively participates in scholarly activity. X

Leads and operates amidst change and ambiguity:

 Ability to take a long-term holistic view and remain
focussed during times of change and uncertainty. X
 Ability to remain resilient, flexible and work with X
conflicting priorities.

Builds and secures value from relationships:

 Is proactive in approach to seeking and managing X
research collaborations and opportunities for joint
research projects.
 Works effectively and collegiately as a part of an
X
interdisciplinary team.
 Fosters and develops good relationships between own X
School and the wider University, and with external
partners.

Creates and contributes to a shared vision, inspiring

others:
 Has strong written, verbal and presentation skills. X
X
 Ability to communicate new and complex information
effectively, both verbal and written, engaging the
interest and enthusiasm of the target audience.

Uses sound business judgement:

 Ability to monitor and manage resources and budgets X
where appropriate.
 Identifies ways to diversify income and improve X
revenue.
 Make evidence informed decisions in a transparent way X
whilst remaining accountable to self, the University and
students.

- This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, and you may be expected to take on other
reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
- Emphasis on specific accountabilities and indicators of success aligned with your career pathway will be agreed at recruitment and as part of
your PDR.
- Grade 7 and 8 represent points on a continuum. Individuals on Grade 7 roles will have the opportunity to progress to Grade 8 once they are
sufficiently experienced in all elements of the role.
-
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