The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and digital) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for the University of Manchester. We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.
A key role of the Library is supporting students and staff at Manchester and in the wider community to access, analyse and explore its collections, resources and expertise. The Teaching, Learning and Students team leads the way on Library teaching activity and student support and is the home of the award winning My Learning Essentials and the My Research Essentials, Specialist Library Services and Widening Access programmes . The TLS team is part of the Directorate for Faculty and Student Partnerships and works closely with colleagues in Customer Services and Engagement, in addition to teaching staff throughout the Library and University.
We are currently recruiting one permanent Learning Developer posts in the TLS team. These posts focus on teaching and student support, with an emphasis on academic and information literacy skills. Any successful applicant for the posts will be expected to evidence and demonstrate their ability to teach, develop teaching materials and work as part of a collective and collaborative culture, using our inclusive and accessible guidance and teaching and learning principles. A summary version of our inclusive guidance can be found here: https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/For%20recruitment%20202206%20-%20QA%20intro.docx
The principles of teaching and learning overview can be found here: https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/LibraryTLprinciplesDRAFT.pptx
An understanding of how teaching and learning might be evaluated would be beneficial. The principles of evaluation of teaching and learning can be found here: https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/LibraryTLEvaluationprinciplesDRAFT.pptx
The TLS team is also the home of the Library’s Student Team and applicants to the post will be asked to discuss their experience with working with students as co-creators of teaching materials and the student’s own learning.
This role is predominantly campus based, however as the UoM supports hybrid working there is some flexibility for remote working.
We welcome applicants from any background and role, within the higher education sector or in other areas focusing on education and student support. As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidate’s applications against the person specification in the job description. To make the most effective use of your application, please clearly state what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience. If this is a new process for you, or you would like some support, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager (email below).
After the initial shortlisting process, candidates will be invited to short in person or online interviews, in order for the interview panel and the candidate to ask further questions and add more detail to the application. Those asked to move on after this stage will have demonstrated how their own experience will support them in the role and will be invited to a more extensive on campus process that will involve a teaching demonstration for selected students and staff, an opportunity to work with members of TLS (including the Student Team) to design teaching activities and materials and a chance to meet other members of Library and University staff.
Please note: we are currently experiencing technical problems with jobtrain where the contents of the PDF file may not display in some browsers. Please view the job description through this link https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/LearningDeveloper.pdf or email us through the provided contact details below.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Jennie Blake
Email: jennie.blake@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
