Educational Development Adviser - Teaching Approaches

This role seeks an Educational Development Adviser to enhance learning and teaching across the University by helping colleagues develop inclusive and evidence-informed practices. Key responsibilities include leading professional development initiatives, contributing to curriculum design, and aligning with the institution's Education Strategy. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification and knowledge of educational development theory, higher education policy, and digital technologies.

• We are seeking a knowledgeable and people-centred educator to contribute to the strategic enhancement of learning and teaching.
• The role offers the opportunity to influence institutional change, while further developing expertise in academic practice and educational development.
• You will take a leading role in developing and delivering key educational professional development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on scholarship and evidence-based practice.
• This role provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to colleague educational development, curriculum design, and the enhancement of the student learning experience.
• You will play a key role in delivering the University’s academic practice development agenda in alignment with the Education for Life Strategy 2030+.
• Please visit our website to learn more about the Academic Practice team and our work .
• This role is suitable for blended working. To apply please upload your CV along with cover letter evidencing how your skills and experience align to the person specification as outlined within job description.
• For more information, please contact: Graeme Redshaw-Boxwell, Head of Education Enhancement - graeme.redshaw-boxwell@newcastle.ac.uk
• Design, deliver and evaluate academic development opportunities for colleagues that build capability in higher education practice within an agreed thematic portfolio
• Contribute to devising and implementing the University’s provision to support staff and research students in developing their academic practice in order that the University needs and those of individual colleagues are met
• Contribute to the implementation of the University’s Education Strategy through institutionally aligned educational enhancement activity, working with colleagues across the University to support change and improvement
• Interact effectively with key stakeholders to build and sustain effective partnerships, networks and communities that support educational development
• Use evidence-informed approaches and evaluation to inform academic practice enhancement and educational development activity, and to assess and demonstrate impact
• Contribute to the evaluation of Academic Practice provision, including collating and disseminating feedback and management data for surveys and reports, adapted, as required, to suit the needs of specified audiences
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and address educational development needs within their Academic Unit, Section or Service, including tailored provision to meet local needs where appropriate
• You will lead work to enhance teaching approaches across the University, helping colleagues to develop inclusive, engaging and evidence-informed educational practices.
• Working collaboratively with educators and programme teams, you will contribute to the development of approaches that respond to different disciplinary contexts, support effective student learning and enable the successful implementation of curriculum change.

• Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
• We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.
• At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.
• We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.
• We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
• In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
• Qualified to postgraduate level
• Recognised as a Fellow or Senior Fellow by the Higher Education Academy
• Relevant professional qualification or recognition in teaching