Overall Purpose: • To operate effectively as part of a team of academic, technical and administrative colleagues • To facilitate learning in the University to the highestquality through teaching, administration and advice work. • To contribute to curriculum development and undertake scholarly activities. Principal Duties: • To contribute to teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and where appropriate on short/professional courses, through: o delivery of Modules through lectures, seminars, tutorials and other supervisory andcoaching methods. o design, preparation and development of Module teaching materials. o assessing Modules which includes setting and marking assignments and examination papers and attending assessment boards. • To contribute to the search for and development of innovative methods of teaching, learning and assessment as part of the University’s learner-centered approach to education. • To liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching. • To give advice and guidance to students to support their academic progress through the University. This entails acquiring a broad understanding of the philosophy and operation of the academic structure, detailed understanding of the assessment regulations and procedures and some knowledge of the rules, content and operation of Subjects, Degrees and Modules in related subject areas. • Contribute to and assist in the development of the curriculum and in Module, Subject and Degree revision and reform initiatives at Department, School and cross-School level. • Assist others in the administration and management of Subjects and Degrees for which the post holder is involved. • Undertake personal administrative work which includes filing, word processing, using the University databases. Assignments Paid at Basic Rate This rate is to be used when there is no additional work preparation, follow up or additional duties required, for example: • Attendance at training events/courses/meetings as agreed with line manager & Boards of studies • Escorting students on trips – except where this overlaps with scheduled teaching • Assessment that is not part of the teaching assignment (e.g. Resit, different module etc.) • Where attendance is required in relation to appeals, breaches of exam regulations etc. • Demonstration where preparation is not required. General • Keep abreast of the post-holder’s subject area; undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills. • Attend School, Subject, Degree, Module and University wide meeting and committees as appropriate. • To carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager. • To actively follow Middlesex University policies including Equality & Diversity policies. • As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder.