Higher Education Lecturer
Work activities vary according to individual areas of responsibility and research. Progression to managerial posts will also have an impact on work responsibilities.
Tasks typically involve:
- developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research;
- designing, preparing and developing teaching materials;
- delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials;
- assessing students’ coursework;
- setting and marking examinations;
- supporting students through a pastoral/advisory role;
- undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to the institution’s research profile;
- writing up research and preparing it for publication;
- supervising students’ research activities;
- undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff training activities;
- undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards;
- managing and supervising staff – at a senior level this may include the role of head of department;
- representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contributing to these as necessary;
- establishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organisations.
