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1 Job Description Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions Position Details Faculty/Professional Support Service School/Department Division/Section/Unit Job Title Vacancy No Services LRIS Learning & Research Technologies Assistant Head (Learning innovation) Recruitment Team Grade 11 Hours of Work Contract Duration (Perm/Fixed Term) Reports To (Job Title) Responsible For (Job Title) 37 hours per week Permanent Head of Learning and Research Technologies Senior Lecturers in Learning Technology, Classroom Technology Development Advisor and Technology-nhanced Learning Advisors Principal Accountabilities Lead staff in the relevant area to achieve institutional goals through teamwork and flexible cooperation, and support the Head of Department through effective management of staff and targeting of resources to ensure the department s high performance and sustainability. Lead and coordinate staff development, innovation and the sharing of research-informed academic practice for technology-supported learning and teaching. Lead, teach and supervise on formal staff development programmes. As a senior member of the Departmental team, you will work with a high degree of autonomy and develop close working relationships with key stakeholders across the University, providing an expert opinion to inform and implement the University s Learning, Teaching and Assessment and other associated strategies.

2 Proactively develop successful partnerships with external agencies, professional establishments and professionals in order to engage in collaborative work, generate income, and enhance the reputation of the University. Key Tasks Leadership & Management Represent and deputise for the Head of Department as and when required. Participate effectively as a member of the senior team, challenging and influencing others when necessary to embed learning and research technologies into the development of Departmental, Service and University priorities and incorporate their relevance into strategic planning. As the Universities expert in Learning and Research Technologies you will provide leadership to colleagues within relevant work areas, co-ordinating and agreeing the work plans of others so that objectives are achieved; act to resolve conflicts within and across teams and work to develop effective working relationships, internally and externally. Assist the Head of Department in the professional development and review (PDR) of staff within the department; support the development and performance of staff through setting objectives, coaching and providing timely and constructive feedback to ensure the continuous improvement of departmental performance. Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff, as required, and act as a mentor for new staff, offering appropriate advice, academic guidance and induction on the skills, processes, systems and activities that are specific to the department. Provide line management to individual or groups of staff as requested by the Head of Department; authorise leave and manage absence as appropriate. Learning & Teaching Support Regularly design, teach and lead specialist Units on formal staff development programmes, such as the taught PG Certificate and Masters in Academic Practice. Develop quality assurance procedures and deliver curriculum enhancement to ensure that University standards are upheld and take responsibility to ensure that the portfolio and assessment procedures remain current and relevant. Supervise the work of taught postgraduate and/or research students, as required, to support the development of students research skills.

3 Lead the development of staff development workshops focused on key agendas associated with technology-supported learning, teaching and assessment and associated pedagogic research. Co-ordinate the work of the Learning Innovation team to ensure academic colleagues receive excellent pedagogic and technical advice on the use of technology to enhance their learning, teaching and assessment activities. Research & Knowledge xchange Use initiative, creativity and judgement in the development of research proposals and/or enterprise bids to secure research funding and/or generate additional income for the University as appropriate; write and publish results of research, act as a referee and contribute to peer assessment for appropriate journals. Take a lead role in developing new, innovative objectives and methodologies for research and enterprise projects that meet funding criteria, support departmental strategy and further scholarly activity in the area. Adopt an action-research approach in leading, influencing and supporting appropriate Universitywide technology-supported learning, teaching and assessment projects in liaison with faculty and professional services colleagues. Research, interpret and analyse complex data using a variety of systems, provide expert advise on, and implement appropriate actions to enhance the quality of the University s technology-enhanced learning provision. xternal ngagement Attend relevant meetings and boards in order to advise on and input to strategic matters, planning activities and decision making; take a lead role in departmental strategic decision-making on specific issues such as staff and curriculum development for technology-enhanced learning, teaching and assessment. Act as the Universities representative on relevant forums such as the UK Heads of -Learning Forum and be an active participant in external working groups covering topics such as electronic assessment, online learning and learner analytics. Develop appropriate publicity/marketing materials and liaise with the marketing team to raise the profile of the area of work locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, in line with departmental strategy. Maintain professionally up to date by proactively seeking out new initiatives and share information through appropriate means with colleagues and the team.

4 Special Features The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their remits and to identify and lead on new areas of activity. The work of the post-holder will be determined through a process of prioritisation annually. Miscellaneous You will ensure that appropriate management systems and procedures are in place to meet your health and safety duties and responsibilities contained within the University s health and safety policy. In particular you will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out in respect of significant hazards and that safety inspections are undertaken on at least an annual cycle in each workplace under your control. You are responsible for applying the University s qual Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct. You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work. You are expected to co-operate with the PDR process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the development of the individual. You will assess the training and development needs of each member of staff under your control to ensure they are adequately supported in relation to their work responsibilities. Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld. You may be required to undertake a specific Health & Safety role, commensurate with your grade, to support the University in meeting its statutory Health & Safety obligations. This could include acting as a DS Assessor, First Aider, Fire Marshall or Departmental Safety Co-ordinator. The allocation of such roles will be subject to the provision of appropriate training and assessment of competence. You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites. You are responsible for assessing and managing risk for all elements of work within your own area/team and for ensuring effective risk management processes are in place.

5 You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to nvironmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role.. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. It is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder.

6 Person Specification In order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria Attributes Item Relevant Criteria Identification Method Rank 1.1 Ability to work at a strategic level, assuming the lead role in university-wide projects, making decisions which benefit the university and successfully promoting the work of the department. 1.2 Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally 1 Skills & Abilities 1.3 and in writing. Ability to lead the embedding of technologyenhanced learning, teaching assessment across the faculties of MMU, co-ordinating effort and resources appropriately 1.4 Ability to use, exemplify and tutor others, in innovative pedagogic practice 2.1 Possess a high level of specialist expertise and be regarded as a significant authority in the relevant area, including in depth knowledge and 2 General & Specialist Knowledge 2.2 understanding of current practice in the field. Knowledge of technology-enhanced learning, teaching and assessment and relevant platforms and packages (for e.g. Moodle).

7 3.1 A doctoral level qualification in a relevant area and evidence of continuous professional development. 3 ducation & Training 3.2 A PGC, Certificate of ducation, PGCAP, Senior Fellowship of the Higher ducation Academy or commitment to obtain a University approved qualification within 3 years of appointment. Membership of professional bodies and/or 3.3 attainment of professional qualifications D 4.1 xperience of contributing significantly to programme and curriculum management, including: leading the work of a team co-ordinating the deployment of staff, and allocation of resources motivating and supporting colleagues coaching and providing performance-related feedback to others 4.2 promoting continuous improvement Significant experience teaching and facilitating staff development in the relevant area which should 4 Relevant xperience include experience of the following: Applying innovative approaches when developing programmes and curriculum Developing appropriate assessments Supervising the work of undergraduate 4.3 and/or postgraduate students, providing support and feedback A good track record of using initiative, creativity and judgement when undertaking research and scholarly activities, including: Researching and resolve a range of complex problems simultaneously

8 Preparation of successful proposals and applications to external bodies to secure 4.4 funding Presenting results of research at national and/or international level 4.5 xperience of developing and implementing quality D assurance procedures. xperience of managing staff performance and undertaking annual staff reviews/appraisals. 5 Special Requirements N/A N/A Date of Revision March 2017 A Application Form I Interview Key Identification Method T C P Test Copy of Certificates Presentation G Group Assessment Rank D ssential Desirable