JOB DESCRIPTION Post Senior Lecturer, Performance Arts Job Family Academic Grade 7 Role code PA001 Status Full time Contract Type Permanent Reporting to Principal Lecturer, Interim Course Leader Performance Arts, Course Leader BA Drama, Applied Theatre and Education. AIMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE This role will work primarily on the Performance Arts course and in addition will have responsibilities on the Writing for Performance pathway of the Drama, Applied Theatre and Education BA Degree. The role holder will be responsible for teaching students, working with colleagues to plan delivery, carrying out assessment and maintaining the currency of the subject. The role holder will work collaboratively with the course teams and maintain a focus on the quality of the students experiences throughout their time on the course. While contributing to and where appropriate leading on, assessment and planning a range of units across all three years of study, the role holder will contribute to the School s profile, through the authoring and dissemination of high quality research outcomes and the maintenance of at least a strong national reputation in Performance Arts. REPORTING ON THE WORK OF Visiting Lecturers TANGENTIAL WORKING LINES Academic Staff Course Support Office Job Description Page 1 of 10
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The range of responsibilities and duties of this role will include the following, although priorities may change in line with the development of the role and other duties may be allocated from time to time. Teaching and Learning Support To contribute to the management of the student experience and to contribute to course development processes. To teach, assess and plan a range of units as required. To be engaged with high quality standards of teaching, learning and assessment. A thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key to high quality student learning. To contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of academic and practice-orientated standards. Along with other team members to engage in and where appropriate lead curriculum development, ensuring the currency of the curriculum with regard to the provision of appropriate learning opportunities for students. To be responsible for contributing to the quality of the course, contributing to writing Quality Assurance processes. Participate in continuing professional development in relation to learning, teaching and assessment (including Peer Observation of Teaching). Expertise Liaison and Networking Planning & Organising To undertake scholarship and research (which may be practice based) in support of teaching, with some element of research-led teaching. Produce high quality written outputs or practice that expresses and develops disciplinary authority or innovatively apply expertise with external industry or academic partners, which will contribute to the measurable impact of the School as a centre of specialist disciplinary excellence. To maintain an established or developing national personal profile with regard to research and/or specialist expertise and consultancy and/or learning & teaching. To engage, induct and manage visiting and professional staff. To oversee the effective event management of curriculum events. To contribute to and, where appropriate, lead course and student meetings as appropriate. To contribute to team meetings. To sit on and, where appropriate, lead School-wide Committees. To contribute to inter-disciplinary and cross-course developments. To participate in external representations of the work of the School (for example at Open Days, in community development, marketing, fundraising and alumni relations). Undertake course or other administrative management roles under the oversight and direction of Principal Lecturers and/or Readers, advising as necessary; Job Description Page 2 of 10
To effectively develop and organise the high quality learning and teaching within the units allocated to the role. To ensure that the learning, and teaching activities allocated to the role are in accordance with the validated course specification. To contribute and where appropriate manage the coordination of the timetable. To carry out administration related to course delivery and recruitment, as required. To effectively plan research and develop research profile harmoniously with course delivery and administration. Information Review, Analysis and Scholarship Analyse statistics and data to evaluate against benchmarks and criteria, including KPIs, drawing conclusions and helping to formulate School strategy. Identify the research question within specific contexts and develop new avenues of research. Teamwork & Motivation Act collegially with different groupings of co-workers (including other academics and administrative departments) in achieving agreed outcomes; Participate in and where appropriate, lead the organisation of work flow within teams including the fair allocation and distribution of tasks to ensure timely delivery. This may include the allocation of tasks to cover for sickness absence or approved leave of absence; Take responsibility for project-teams as directed, supervising and making arrangements for deployment of visiting lecturers, professionals, and colleagues as directed; Oversee where relevant the completion of School-wide projects. Service Delivery Understand, evaluate, respond to and manage stakeholder expectations (including those of students, prospective students, industry employers, Governors, partners, funders and external agencies); Pastoral Care and Welfare Team Development Provide high quality tutorial and pastoral support. Respond to student pastoral and welfare issues in line with School guidance for academic staff and brief and inform students of relevant support and care services; Liaise with relevant student support departments in relation to international student matters, disability and learner support. To sensitively engage with processes of a confidential nature (for example disciplinary procedures and wellbeing and fitness to study procedures) in relation to students. Exhibit leadership in engendering teamwork and the motivation of staff and students in relation to the delivery of the curriculum and the objectives of the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy. Initiative & Problem Solving Contribute to course committee, take responsibility for and solve course-related issues; Job Description Page 3 of 10
Decision Making Process & Outcomes Play a role in faculty leadership and problem-solving processes. Take decisions in relation to the deployment of resources (human, physical and budgetary); Display leadership in decision-making processes, be able to take a reasoned overview of debate, and cast the deciding vote where necessary. Communication Work Environment Contribute to the creation and storage of appropriate online learning resources and briefings on the School s VLE. Contribute to high quality communications about the subject area and course that can be used for a variety of marketing purposes. To take active responsibility for risk prevention in line with the School s Health and Safety policy. These guidelines are provided to assist you in the performance of the contract. Central is a dynamic organisation; therefore changes may be required from time to time. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post-holder. The Duties and Responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks performed. Other associated tasks are likely to be performed as directed by the line manager. It is accepted that individual staff will have the specialist skills and knowledge base in relation to the role they have been appointed to. In addition to this Central expects that all staff will conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times and have particular regard to their responsibilities under the Central s Equalities, Financial, Human Resources and Health and Safety policies and procedures. Job Description Page 4 of 10
Person Specification Competency Type / Desirable Knowledge and Experience (Expertise) A proven profile in Performance Arts (including writing for performance) with professional experience. Honours degree (or professional experience to the equivalent) in Performance Arts or a related arts subject. To have a PhD or be in the process of completion of a PhD in a related area. Evidence form/certificates HE teaching qualification and/or experience of high quality teaching in Performance Arts and/or writing for performance. Ability to combine practical training with interrogation of form and innovative vision of the subject, within the overall context of theatre training, showing an understanding of the cognate skills and interrelations of performance arts and writing in performance. An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to Equal opportunities. Teaching and Learning Support Teach in a variety of settings, such as team teaching, small group tutorials, one-to-one tutorials, large lectures and workshops. Design and develop teaching materials, methods and approaches within validated parameters. Liaison and Networking The ability to build strong and effective working relationships with staff at all levels, students, visitors and partners. Willingness to discuss and disseminate specialist knowledge and understandings in the broader academic field. Job Description Page 5 of 10
Planning & Organising Administrative competence and ICT skills. Information Review, Analysis and Scholarship Teamwork & Motivation Pastoral Care and Welfare Communication Ability to work flexibly to a wide range of demands. Be engaged at national and international level with research and scholarship that informs and leads the discourse and the curriculum. Be team orientated, solution focussed and an ability to support the development of colleagues. Be seriously orientated towards supporting student learning and able to develop new ways of supporting students. Written communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, assessment commentaries, reports and course documentation. form Team Development Have experience of team membership with a positive orientation to team development and taking responsibility as a team member to develop with colleagues. Initiative & Problem Solving Be a self-starter and bring innovation to course organisation and delivery. Decision Making Process & Outcomes Be part of the decision making process, understand and remain sensitive to team dynamics. This job description has been assessed by the School s job evaluation process. Job Description Page 6 of 10
The title of Senior Lecturer requires the following criteria are met, subject to confirmation by the School s Conferment of Academic Titles Committee. Expertise Senior Lecturer Be recognised as an authority in the field by peer subject specialists nationally and internationally (demonstrated by evidence such as invitations to address specialist meetings or undertake high-level examining); Produce high quality outputs that contribute to the measurable impact of the School as a specialist HEI; Produce research and teaching of demonstrable high quality according to relevant measures of esteem and impact (including peer testimony, review and awards); Engage in some subject leadership in terms of curriculum development, staff discourse and industry/academic networks. Job Description Page 7 of 10
Behaviour Characteristics Ensures delivery across the School by inspiring others with energy and personal drive. Role Model Agile and able to reprioritise objectives in line with the School s changing needs. Able to successfully deliver objectives despite challenging internal and/or external circumstances. Future-focused and open-minded; seeking evolving and innovative ways to add value to the business. Curious and courage to challenge Fosters inquisitiveness in the organisation, resulting in new lines of thinking, original insight and breakthrough ideas in the business. Challenges leader and organisational actions when inconsistent with espoused values, beliefs and promises. Navigates skilfully and copes effectively with business politics and is sufficient and self-reliant to manage extended periods of isolation or unpopularity in order to do the right thing. Decisive thinker Skilled influencer Collaborative Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insight and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust and defendable decisions. Communicates in an authoritative, engaging and compelling way, leaving a clear and memorable message. Promotes a collegiate culture that encourages difference and respects diversity. Builds active strategic partnerships with others functions, breaking down silos and territorial behaviour. Job Description Page 8 of 10
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Contract type Full time, Permanent Remuneration Grade 7: 45,807-50,966 pro rata per annum, including London Weighting. Eligible for annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. The maximum amount of annual increments per Grade is 5. Employees are appointed to the first increment of the advertised pay Grade. Hours of work Location Period of notice Subject to the Working Time Regulations, full-time employees are required to work such hours as are reasonably necessary in order to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post with minimum on-duty hours of 35 hours per week. Swiss Cottage. Following the successful completion of a probationary period, a period of notice of 3 months to take effect on 31 December, 30 April or 31 August. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Annual leave Pension Death in service Staff development Season ticket loan Salary sacrifice schemes All full time role holders are entitled to 35 working days pro rata per annual leave year. This amount is inclusive of seven closure days taken around public holidays in December, January, March and April. Central operates the Teachers Pension Scheme for all academic staff. All staff benefit from Central s Death in Service scheme. Central pay the whole costs of the scheme which is insured with a leading insurance company. The scheme provides a capital sum, payable in the event of your death before your Normal Retirement Date of two times Basic Salary at the date of your death, payable to your beneficiaries, or to your estate. Cover is provided 24 hours a day, and death for any reason. Central has an appraisal scheme in place that aims to provide a focussed, evaluative review of employee performance against agreed objectives. The objectives are drawn from the Corporate Plan and other related documents for the year ahead. The appraisal process is also used as an opportunity for individuals to discuss training and development needs with their line manager. All employees are eligible to apply for an interest free annual season ticket loan. Central operates the Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes. Job Description Page 9 of 10
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please send your application form as a word or PDF attachment to: jobs@cssd.ac.uk Central aims to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from the HR department within this timeframe, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Closing date 9am on Friday 1 July 2016 Please note applications which are received after this time will not be accepted. Interviews Friday 15 July 2016 A formal offer will be made to the successful applicant, subject to satisfactory references. The successful candidate will be expected to be available to commence employment as soon as possible. Please note that Central does not reimburse travel expenses. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves. Job Description Page 10 of 10