Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Practitioner (Environment and Sustainability)
About ARU:
ARU is a vibrant workplace and our University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally. We have ambitious plans for the future and we are determined that our students and staff will realise their full potential. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investment. With an annual turnover of over £200m, we are a major force for higher education and one of the largest universities in the East of England.
About the role:
We have ambitious plans for the future, with a reputation for partnership working with employers across the talent, skills, innovation and business support spectrum. ARU has been named as one of the Top 10 mainstream universities in the country for graduate employment, and fifth in the country for employment and further study, in the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020. We are proud of our diverse student body and our vibrant learning community and, as an institution, we are committed to transforming lives, promoting economic development and tackling social inequalities.
ARU has been chosen as the academic partner to deliver a University in Peterborough. ARU Peterborough, with long term investments approaching £100 million and delivered in partnership with the Mayoral Authority of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Peterborough City Council, will provide transformational and inclusive higher education for the city and region. We have ambitious aims to build a wide portfolio of courses attracting 12,500 students by 2030.
https://aru.ac.uk/peterborough
As part of this exciting project, we are now seeking to appoint a Lecturer Practitioner /Senior Lecturer Practitioner (Full or fractional) with expertise in one or more of: Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Food System Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of undergraduate and post-graduate course development and experience of distance/online/blended learning, work-based learning, and degree apprenticeship delivery.
The post holder will play a vital role in the development and delivery of a new suite of industry ready degree, distance learning, and short courses, as we welcome our first students, both on and off campus, in September 2022. You’ll develop relationships with industry and use these to support curriculum development.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of community regardless of their backgrounds, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. As a family friendly institution, we welcome applications for part time and flexible working. We have been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award.
With a degree and relevant experience, and/or a higher degree (Senior Lecturer Practitioners only), we are looking for team players with a proven track record in course design, teaching and applying what they teach in industry. You’ll be able to work to tight deadlines, working independently with minimum supervision and liaising closely with senior colleagues from our partners and key stakeholders.
Informal enquiries can be made to William Pennington, Academic Developer, William.pennington@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us.
We offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.