Centre for Alternative Technology

Job Description

Lecturer 0.5

CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY: GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies

Job Title: LECTURER/TUTOR

Grade: Lecturer 0.5

Scope: To contribute to the academic, professional and administrative activities on the MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies course

Responsible to: Programme Leader and Course Director

Salary: In the range £28,221 to £35,186 Pro Rata

One-year contract only from March 2010 to the end of February 2011.

Duties:

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety tasks that a Lecturer/Tutor may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities, and employees may be asked to carry out other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and employees will be consulted, if this is necessary.

To contribute to teaching, assessment, development and review for the MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies course

In particular to act as a Seminar Tutor and Practical Studies Tutor for the MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies course

To be present throughout the running of each teaching Module at CAT and undertake academic and pastoral care of students in designated Seminar group

To give lectures as required and contribute to the general research life and activities of the School of Architecture, Environmental and Energy Studies.

To undertake an agreed amount of Thesis supervision in consultation with the Thesis Co-ordinator

To undertake administrative and other duties as appropriate and in consultation with the Programme Leader

To work in accordance with CAT's employment policies and to be responsible for Health and Safety issues within a defined area.

To work in a flexible manner to include evenings and weekends and to be present during all of each residential module at CAT.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

An in depth knowledge in one of the following areas: Global environmental issues, building environmental performance, renewable energy, environmental issues in architecture, environmentally sensitive resources and materials, environmental politics and economics, social issues in environment.

Have a record of publication and/or tuition of students at an appropriate level, which shows some synergy with our existing teaching and research activities.

Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to provide education to students from a wide range of experience and backgrounds.

Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area and teaching experience in higher education.

Commitment to innovative teaching.

Be self motivated with an ability to work independently.

Be able to play an active role as a member of an academic team and demonstrate appropriate team skills.

High level of computer literacy.

Excellent time management and organisational skills; able to prioritise appropriately and to work to deadlines.

Desirable:

Experience of curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Interviews during the week of February 22 2010.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To apply:

By email:-

Please download job application form below, complete as fully as possible and return as an attachment to vacancy@cat.org.uk

Download Job Application Form (Word document)

Online:-

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IMPORTANT!

Applications will only be accepted with a completed application form

Closing date for applications is: Friday 18th February 2010

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