Application Form for Staff in the

Learning and Teaching Job Family (Level 6)

Full Name and Title

Department

Address for Correspondence

E-mail Address

Daytime Phone Number
Title and Date of Current Appointment
Proposed New Title (if appropriate)
Higher Education:
Include class of degrees
scholarships etc, starting with highest level first, with dates
Membership of Professional Bodies,
Learned Societies etc
(in chronological order, with dates)

APPOINTMENTS IN THE LAST TEN YEARS

Begin with the most recent and include a brief description of responsibilities.

Title of Appointment

/ Dates (From/To) /

Department/Other Organisation

/

Brief Description of Responsibilities

SCOPE OF YOUR CURRENT ROLE

Please answer the following questions:

  1. What are the competencies, skills and abilities required?
  1. What planning and organisation skills are required? Describe what is involved.
  1. What communication and interpersonal skills are required and with whom?
  1. What is the level of supervision/direction that is received and what is the extent of personal authority/discretion?
  1. What sorts of decisions are taken without reference to a more senior colleague?
  1. What are the most difficult or complex aspects of the job?
  1. Are there any generalfacts or figures about your role that are important? For example: what is the limit of financial authorisation; how many staff are managed directly/indirectly or any other relevant facts and figures?
  1. What are the consequences of failure to carry out the duties of the job effectively?

CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEARNING AND TEACHING

Please describe your current contributions to learning and teaching and/or learning technology with reference to the Criteria and Indicative Activities in Appendix L. Include recent achievements. In your answer, you may wish refer to all, or some, of the following if appropriate:

Contributions to Faculty or College -your strategic influence and impact at Faculty and/or College level

Innovation and Change

Your activities in learning and teaching and/or in learning technology which have led to exemplary good practice/innovation

Contributions to Industry/NHS etc through Teaching/Training

Your activities, if appropriate, (with dates)

Outreach

Your activities, if appropriate, (with dates)

Student Welfare and Pastoral Care

Your activities, if appropriate, (with dates)

Enhancing Student Experience

Your activities, if appropriate,(with dates).

Educational Scholarships, Teaching Awards and Learning and Teaching Qualifications

Describe any research you have undertaken and explain the significance of its impact and influence.

List any publications relating to Education, Training, Curriculum Development and Learning Technology:

List and grants awarded for education research:

Evidence of Esteem, External Visibility and Professional Activities

Highlight evidence of esteem within your professional peer group, for example:

  • Fellowships
  • Keynote and plenary lectures at conferences
  • Organisation of education conferences
  • Membership of editorial boards
  • Sitting on management committees of professional organisations or public bodies.

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CURRENT LEARNING AND TEACHING DELIVERY

Name of Course / What Type of Teaching?(Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratory, Supervision, Clinical etc) / Number of Contact Hoursper annum
and size of classes / Teaching Evaluation Metrics (please supply here or by hard copyby the deadline)

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IMPERIAL EXPECTATIONS

Imperial Expectations are the College’s leadership, management and supervisory principles which have a direct impact upon the working environment. Fuller information may be found on the following link:

Imperial expects its leaders, managers and supervisors to:

(the sentences in italics are examples that illustrate the statements)

  • Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity

You lead and manage change in a way that takes account of the impact on people and the needs and priorities of the organisation.You generate and recognise imaginative and innovative solutions.

  • Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams

You use communication styles to foster respect, understanding and collaboration. You present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding.

  • Consider the thoughts and expectationsof others

You discuss and agree what is expected of others and what they can expect of you. You give people opportunities to express their views and to provide feedback and you respond.

  • Deliver positive outcomes

You consistently seek to improve performance – for yourself and your team. You monitor the quality of work and progress against plans and take appropriate corrective action, where necessary.

  • Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination

You treat individuals with respect and constructively challenge behaviour, words and actions in order to support the promotion of equality and diversity. You comply with, and ensure others comply with, legal requirements and organisational policies.

  • Support and develop staff to optimise talent

You encourage and support others to make the best of their abilities. You give feedback to others to help them enhance their performance

  • Work in a planned and managed way

You prioritise objectives and plan work to make best use of time and resources. You show integrity, fairness and consistency in decision making.

Level 6 staff perform senior managerial roles and are expected to be role models for Imperial Expectations. Giving brief examples, explain how you demonstrate the above Imperial Expectations in your leadership, managerial or supervisory role.

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