• Planning, preparation and delivery of undergraduate and, where appropriate, other taught provision within and across relevant departmental discipline areas at modular and scheme level.
• Writing or reviewing and updating teaching materials, as appropriate, in response to both departmental and AU Teaching and Learning policies and procedures.
• Contribution to the setting of a curriculum-based schedule of assignments.
• Assessment of assignments and completion of feedback in accordance with departmental and AU Teaching and Learning policies and procedures.
• Efficient engagement with examination procedures and processes including liaison with relevant External Examiner/s when relevant.
• Effective use of the AU IT systems such as Blackboard, Talis Aspire, Turnitin and Aladdin in the delivery of excellent teaching and learning.
• Pro-active contribution to the development of a departmental ethos to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
• Work flexibly within the full range of the teaching timetable.
• Contribute to weekend Applicant Visit and Open Days outside the regular working pattern. There may also be some requirement to contribute to occasional additional provision that may take place outside the teaching term and outside normal teaching hours.

Scholarship Duties

• Engage in subject, professional and pedagogy research as required to support teaching activities.
• Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own scholarly activities.

Other Duties

• Engage with role or professional development and training opportunities provided by the University and/or other external sources.
• Engage with ABW, and AU's financial regulations and any other relevant AU procedural mechanisms and systems.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

The Responsibilities Of This Vacancy Have Been Matched To The Academic Role Profile Teaching And Scholarship 2. Details Of The Role Profile Can Be Found At:

[https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/info-staff/employment/agreement/academic-profiles/#teaching-&-scholarship--(grade-](https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/info-staff/employment/agreement/academic-profiles/#teaching-&-scholarship--(grade-)

Essential

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

• An honours degree in a relevant subject area.
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of the field of Early Years Education and Education Studies, including current professional, vocational and policy developments.
• Proven successful experience as an education professional.
• Relevant knowledge of Higher Education curricula or other evidence of the ability to be or become an effective, research-informed teacher and assessor across the range of taught levels appropriate to the post.
• Excellent, effective and adaptive teaching skills underpinned by sound pedagogical principles.
• The ability to offer pastoral support to students.
• The ability to organise student work placements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, students and external stakeholders.
• Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1*

Desirable

• Master’s or doctoral qualification in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of research and scholarship in the field of early childhood studies / education.
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education, in the field of Early Childhood Studies or Education.

More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid Working
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.

Contact For This Page:

Human Resources, Aberystwyth University, Visulisation Centre, Penglais Campus, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF

Tel: (01970) 628555 Email: hr@aber.ac.uk HR Website