The University of Lincoln are seeking an Associate Professor Allied Health Professions to join our academic team. This Associate Professor (principal lecturer equivalent) post will have a significant leadership role within the School of Health and Social Care. The post holder will work to support the diversification of our business, the development of our educational portfolio, and the enhancement of teaching and learning quality and innovation. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to be able to develop and sustain excellent working relationships with external agencies across the health and social care sector.
You will join a team of experienced Associate Professors to provide leadership to staff delivering programmes across our portfolio, overseeing our allied health provision and supporting the Head and Deputy Heads of School. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of innovation in curriculum design and development, have experience of programme leadership, and understand the quality requirements associated with programmes approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. We are seeking to expand our portfolio of Allied Health provision at pre and post-registration levels and you will have significant responsibility for these developments.
Key responsibilities:
- To lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Allied Health Profession portfolio.
- To have School teaching and learning responsibilities and to contribute to the development of teaching and learning at College level, in a research informed manner.
- To interpret the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in Higher Education in order to support and promote student learning in all areas of activity.
- To contribute to the development and management of their School.
- To contribute to the wider mission of the University
- Associate Professors may be required to carry forward specific projects in teaching and learning of wider applicability across the College or the University.
- Provide leadership to a team of academics and professional services staff.
- Monitor and enhance programmes against Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements.
- Consider the diversification of our offer and support the Head and Deputy Head of School in the achievement of these activities.
- To support and deputise for the Deputy Head of School where appropriate.
- To be responsive and proactive to internal and external challenges and deal with uncertainty in a receptive and open manner.
- To be a role model in promoting the University of Lincoln’s strategic objectives and values.
- Provide support, mentorship and coaching to colleagues to promote their development.
- To be solutions focussed in a timely and effective manner.
For more information see https://jobs.lincoln.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=CSS276D