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Higher Education Research & Support Officer

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University of Leeds

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You must have research experience in Higher Education, strong analytical skills, and the ability to support pedagogical projects and engage with the scholarly community.
  • You will conduct and support pedagogical research, collaborate on impactful projects, evaluate success, guide colleagues, and contribute to the scholarly community while promoting LITE initiatives.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Experience in conducting research in Higher Education, specifically in pedagogical research or meta-research.
  • Ability to support and enable others in their pedagogical research efforts.
  • Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating projects that impact student education.
  • Ability to contribute to and engage with a scholarly community.
  • Strong planning, analytical, and evaluative skills.
  • Experience in providing guidance and support for Pedagogical Research projects.
  • Ability to act as an ambassador for the LITE at internal and external events.

Responsibilities

  • Are you interested in conducting research about/into pedagogical research in Higher Education? (meta-research, “research of research": impact, sustainability, enablers, blockers and drivers of pedagogical research in Higher Education/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
  • Are you interested in supporting and enabling pedagogical research in Higher Education by supporting others?
  • Are you interested in working with colleagues to design, deliver and evaluate the success of projects that will have real impact on student education at the University of Leeds and the wider sector?
  • Can you contribute to the LITE's scholarly community?
  • You will be working alongside and supporting an impressive team of LITE Fellows and other LITE researchers to deliver a wide range of projects addressing important pedagogic challenges.
  • You will apply your planning, analytical and evaluative skills and experience to contribute to the success of LITE projects, through short- and longer-term evaluation and publication.
  • You will provide guidance and support to University colleagues carrying out PedRes/DBER/SoTL projects to ensure they achieve maximum impact.
  • You will be expected to contribute fully to the dynamism of the LITE’s scholarly community, contribute content towards the digital and external-facing profiles of LITE and act as an ambassador at internal and external events.
  • You will operate as part of the LITE team supporting all LITE projects and activities.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, with scope for flexible working arrangements.

Is this position suitable for sponsorship under a visa?

Yes, this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, and first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions.

What type of research will I be conducting in this role?

You will be conducting meta-research on pedagogical research in Higher Education, focusing on impact, sustainability, enablers, blockers, and drivers of pedagogical research.

Will there be opportunities for personal development?

Yes, you will have access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team for personal development opportunities.

How many holidays do we offer?

We offer 26 days of holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days when the University is closed, totaling 42 days a year.

Who will I be working with in this role?

You will be working alongside and supporting LITE Fellows, other LITE researchers, and collaborating with colleagues to design, deliver, and evaluate pedagogical research projects.

What is the focus of LITE's new strategy?

The focus of LITE's new 5-yr strategy, “Fostering Student Education Success for All,” is on driving research in Higher Education and supporting the development of pedagogical research across various disciplines.

What benefits do we provide in terms of health and wellbeing?

We offer discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, which includes a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Will I have networking opportunities in this role?

Yes, this role provides exciting opportunities for networking within the field, collaborating with external partners, and engaging with the broader scholarly community.

What kind of tasks will I be expected to perform?

You will apply your planning, analytical, and evaluative skills to contribute to LITE projects, support others with their PedRes/DBER/SoTL projects, and ensure research efforts maximize impact.

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