Academic Developer

We work in partnership with Goldsmiths' staff, lending our support and expertise to the
shared goal of excellence in teaching and learning. We are a team of learning

technologists and academic developers supporting inclusive and engaging innovation

in the curriculum, and providing effective development, recognition and reward for all
staff involved in teaching and supporting students' learning. We do this through a wide

range of enhancement activities, including accredited courses, one to one support,
events, online resources, the sharing of institution wide innovative practice, and

bespoke workshops. We play a key role in enabling Goldsmiths' strategic ambitions for

education and the student experience. The Centre's Director is Dr Fiona Handley, and
there are currently 10 people in the TaLIC team., The Senior Academic Developer role involves initiating, developing and leading

programmes and initiatives to support academic and professional services staff to
develop their skills, knowledge and values in teaching, and supporting students'

learning, and in curriculum design and development.


The role holder will lead our Advance HE accredited Experiential Route, which is our

CPD pathway for staff to gain D1, D2 and D3 Fellowship, ensuring its continued focus
on EDI, and developing the programme to attract more diverse staff, and to support

ongoing communities of practice of mentors, reviewers and coaches in this area across
the university.


Team working is a key aspect of this role, contributing to the ongoing development of
the TaLIC team by actively working with the whole team, and working across the whole

College to instigate and develop relationships with education and student experience

leaders, academic staff and professional services colleagues. The role holder will also
work with external bodies such as Advance HE and SEDA to horizon scan, develop

collaborative relationships and disseminate projects., 1. Lead and develop Goldsmiths CPD route to Advance HE Fellowship (the
Experiential Route)

2. Lead and develop other staff development and curriculum design initiative

programmes as appropriate, for example on assessment and feedback, working
closely with education and student experience leaders to meet strategic goals

3. Contribute to the PGCHE, Ready to Teach programmes and other TaLIC

programmes as appropriate
4. Contribute to the planning and delivery of policy and strategy

5. Maintain active scholarship and/or research in learning and teaching in higher
education

6. Build relationships with external partners
7. Design or collaborate on relevant research projects; where appropriate apply for

external funding, and participate in formal and informal dissemination exercises.

8. Undertake all the duties as a core member of TaLIC and contribute to the
collaborative ethos of initiatives.

9. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required

10. Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy,
and Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity

11. At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training
as necessary and following the Goldsmiths' Health and Safety Codes of Practice

1. Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
A, C
2. D2 Fellowship of AdvanceHE


Desirable Criteria 1 - Qualifications

3. D3 Senior Fellowship of AdvanceHE A, C


Essential Criteria 2 - Experience

4. Experience of teaching or delivering academic support in Higher
A, I
Education

5. Experience of developing curriculum or pedagogic projects relating
A, P
to learning and teaching in higher education

6. Experience of teamworking with a range of stakeholders A, P


Desirable Criteria 2 - Experience

7. Participating in CPD routes to Advance HE Fellowship
A
8. Working with strategic targets such as KPIs


Essential Criteria 3 - Knowledge

9. Knowledge of the theory and practice of learning and teaching A, I, P

10. Current environment in UK higher education A, I, 12. Excellent organisational skills working across several projects or
A
initiatives simultaneously

13. Digital skills including using a range of media and MS Office 365 to
A, I, P
create accessible resources

14. Clear, confident communication, both orally and in writing, to TaLIC
A, P
colleagues, academic staff, professional services staff and students.

15. Excellent motivating, influencing and relationship-building skills with
A
a range of stakeholders

16. Excellent networking and liaison skills both with your own immediate
A, I
colleagues and across the institution.

Essential Criteria 5 - Attributes

Ability to work as part of a team, developing ideas collaboratively A, I

Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines. A, I

Willingness to engage in continuing professional development A

Goldsmiths, University of London, is a world-leading centre of educational excellence

where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're looking
for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing

personally in a true learning organisation.


As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working to

promote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,

and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds

who share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and
staff can thrive.

If you choose to work with us, you'll become part of a learning organisation that is
committed to professional and personal development, with comprehensive and

innovative staff development and wellbeing programmes.


You'll also have access to frequent lunchtime and evening talks, seminars and

performances, and annual performance and development reviews.


Our other benefits include:

• Competitive salary



• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work

loans


• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas


and Easter

• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade



• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay


• Contractual sick pay provision



• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential


and free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal,
family, or work-related matters.


• Free eye tests


• Cycle to work scheme



• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir



• On-site dining facilities


• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library