Glasgow Caledonian University Hiring for Academic Development Tutor (0.5FTE) (based at GCU London) Job at London, England , UK Full Time

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This role will be based at GCU London and includes an

additional London Weighting Payment of £4,464 per annum

Glasgow Caledonian University – the University for the Common Good – is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, 69th globally for social impact, and the top modern university in Scotland for research power. In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we’re Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our inspirational Chancellor, Dr Annie Lennox OBE, and guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

GCU London is the postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University, hosting more than 1200 students, and is based in the heart of London’s vibrant Spitalfields area. The post holder will a member of GCU London and provide academic support to students across all levels of taught post-graduate programmes with a particular focus on English for Academic Purposes and assist academic staff in their efforts towards enhancing the student experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to support the delivery and sustain the growth of the all the postgraduate programmes at GCU London. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and enthusiasm to deliver innovations in learning and teaching. We seek both practitioners and academics with a good working knowledge related to our accrediting Professional Bodies.

Areas of desirable expertise include but are not limited to identifying students at risk and the available options in terms of support, implementing diagnostic and developmental learning tasks, designing and running specialist learning and study support workshops and tutorials.

If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Professor Antony Morgan at antony.morgan@gcu.ac.uk.

All applicants must complete the online application form detailing how they meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. A short covering letter highlighting why you feel you are suitable for this position (1-page maximum) and a short, summary CV (4 pages maximum) may also be included.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident ‘Committed’ level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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