Academic Developer

Who we are!

The University of Salford (UoS) is ambitious and at the heart of a fast-developing community. Our expertise help transform diverse individuals and communities through teaching, research, innovation, and engagement. Salford is at the forefront of this transformation, leading the way in areas such as health, energy, media, and the built environment. Our 20,000 students contribute enormously to the local economy.

A bit about LTEC

LTEC is led by a senior academic and supported by a nucleus of people with a proven track record of excellence in learning, teaching and assessment. It provides a focal point to disseminate and embed best practice, engaging with all teaching staff. Its role is to support and inspire educators and facilitate change through action. Working with and within Academic Schools to embed changes and enhancements to practice, the Centre is an enabler to inform and change practice and to communicate successes, bringing Salford to the forefront as a sector leader.

What will the role involve? 

The Academic Developer will be responsible for implementing significant change in our approach to teaching and learning practice. They will contribute to the enhancement of academic practice across the University, inspiring excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. They will also support and lead teaching and learning practice development, enabling the University to continue to provide high quality learning to meet the needs of its diverse student body. The post holder will play a significant role working as LTEC business partner for one of our four Academic Schools, delivering bespoke interventions in partnership with School Leadership, and ensuring that institutional priorities are addressed through excellence in academic practice. They will identify and disseminate effective practice, playing a central role in driving the improvement of the teaching and learning experience, and enabling student success. The Academic Developer will build and maintain credible and professional relationships with leaders, managers and key stakeholders across our academic and professional services communities, fostering an environment which supports improvements in academic performance to the benefit of the University, its students and staff.

You'll have the following skills & experience

As an Academic Developer you will have a successful track record in the development and implementation of interventions to enhance pedagogic practice and experience in coordinating and organising professional and academic development. The role requires excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills. You will have the ability to engage academic and professional services staff at every level of the University, building and maintaining complex relationships with various stakeholders, and with differing requirements. In line with the Salford Behaviours, you will be a role model in visibly inspiring, aligning, collaborating, co-creating, enabling and evolving colleagues’ behaviours across the remit of the post.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well.

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong - watch us in action here!

A few more things!

The starting salary for this post is £42,149 and the annual leave allocation is 27 days per annum. We offer a hybrid working model dependent on business requirements, but the general expectation is to work on site 2-3 days per week. This can be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. We also offer a generous pension scheme, on site car parking (subject to competitive monthly fees), onsite sport facilities and discounted gym membership.

We look forward to receiving your application.