Assistant Lecturer – Digital Media - School of Design & Media at Coventry University

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, and using established curriculum, to deliver academic support services to students undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate modules and to other client groups of the School. 
2. Under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, and using established curriculum, to deliver seminars and tutorials, workshops, computer laboratory classes or other small group learning activities and/or deliver skills instruction to individuals or small groups and/or deliver support to students on placement.
3. Under the direction of senior academic staff, mark and moderate, as appropriate, assignments, exam scripts or other assessment materials to pre-set requirements/protocols and/or mark and assess students’ skills through practical assignments and class tests to pre-set requirements.
4. Under the guidance and support of senior academic staff, seek ways of improving students’ learning by reviewing effectiveness and identifying areas of improvement drawing upon feedback from various sources.
5. Under the guidance and support of senior academic staff to lead/support in small special project areas e.g. managing the School’s social media and/or web presence, student field trips and guest lectures.
6. Provide appropriate guidance and support to students, and ensure, where required, that student records are properly maintained, including marks lists, attendance records etc.
7. Under guidance and support from senior academic staff, contribute to the academic tutoring of students within the School. 
8. Under guidance and support from senior academic staff, contribute to the development and delivery of consultancy projects and/or professional learning and development programmes and/or knowledge exchange events.
9. Ensure a safe working environment and abide by University health and safety policies and practices and to observe the University’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity and Respect policy at all times.
10. Commence/continue to study for an appropriate Postgraduate qualification. 

AND such other duties as are within the scope and spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading.
Supervision Received: Works under the guidance and with support of, more senior academic colleagues including the Head of School, Course Directors, Module Leaders, and others. 
Line manager will be a senior member of the Schools.

Supervision Given: Students