Authoring in Housing Regulation

You are invited for the following authoring opportunity within the discipline of environmental sciences, the authoring will commence in February 2025.

Module(s) which require Authoring:

5EV511 - Principles of Housing Construction and Surveying (100%)
5EV512 - Housing Tenure and Role of Local Authorities (100%)
5EV513 - Housing Law and Enforcement (100%)
You will be responsible for writing and developing self-study academic content and materials for learners studying online. Authors will be expected to be academically competent to create learning materials and activities at the appropriate level and methods. It is also desirable to have professional experience in industry. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) to ensure high quality content, materials and learning experience for all learners. Your authoring will be supported and co-ordinated by the UDOL content team and the Academic Lead, who will review as your work progresses. We are able to offer assistance with technology enhancement features and graphic design.

We are looking for a qualified professional with a diploma or degree in Environmental Health, Housing, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience. Membership with a relevant professional body, such as CIH or CIEH, is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and authoring university-level content or materials, along with practical expertise in housing regulation or tenancy management.

If you are passionate about housing education and regulatory practice, we encourage you to apply!

About the University
We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department
Our College of Science and Engineering is made up of the School of Science, School of Computing, School of Sport and Exercise Science, and School of Engineering. We are the University's STEM College, in a city with a strong STEM heritage that hosts some of the world's leading STEM companies, and in a region with STEM at the centre of its economic growth plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum. Successful authors will be paid upon completion £2658.61 per module., Annual leave accrual
Teacher's Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development