Associate Lecturer in Systems Thinking (Education and Scholarship)

This full time, permanent post is available in SPSPA and will support the delivery of the , focused on addressing complex challenges in public sector contexts. Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPSPA) SPSPA is comprised of around 150 members of academic staff, six distinct academic disciplines and eight interdisciplinary research centres, and teaches over 2,000 students across over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a vibrant, friendly, and international community of scholars committed to maintaining a superb working environment to support our excellent research and teaching. The role The post will include teaching and mentoring students in areas such as systemic intervention, stakeholder engagement, and applied systemic modelling. The role will also involve guiding students through work-based projects and fostering cross-disciplinary skills essential for managing complexity in modern governance and public service environments., Job title Associate Lecturer in Systems Thinking (Education and Scholarship) Job reference Q00544 Date posted 03/01/2025 Application closing date 21/01/2025 Location Exeter Salary The starting salary will be from £33,232 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours 36.5 Basis Full-time Job category/type Academic Attachments Job description Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPSPA) This full time, permanent post is available in SPSPA and will support the delivery of the , focused on addressing complex challenges in public sector contexts. Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPSPA) SPSPA is comprised of around 150 members of academic staff, six distinct academic disciplines and eight interdisciplinary research centres, and teaches over 2,000 students across over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a vibrant, friendly, and international community of scholars committed to maintaining a superb working environment to support our excellent research and teaching. The role The post will include teaching and mentoring students in areas such as systemic intervention, stakeholder engagement, and applied systemic modelling. The role will also involve guiding students through work-based projects and fostering cross-disciplinary skills essential for managing complexity in modern governance and public service environments.

• Possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge, demonstrated by a PhD or equivalent qualification/experience, of the core knowledge relating to Systems Thinking in order to teach and support learning on Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship modules
• Staff at this level are expected to achieve Associate Fellow of the HEA within two years of appointment (if not already achieved) and to attend formal CPD relating to this
  
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The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people. What we can offer you:
• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around
(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
Further information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Robert Lamb, ., Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people. What we can offer you:
• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around
(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon