Academic Developer

Opportunity Overview

The University of Salford is now looking for an experienced, engaging and passionate Academic Developer.  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 communications skills.  You will have the ability to build and maintain complex relationships with academic and professional services staff at every level of the university.

What will the role involve?
The Academic Developer will be responsible for implementing significant changes in our teaching and learning practice approach; contributing to the enhancement of academic practice across the University, inspiring excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.  Supporting and leading teaching and learning practice development, they enable the university to continue to provide high-quality learning to meet the needs of its diverse student body.  The post holder will identify and disseminate effective practice to provide bespoke interventions for various stakeholders, playing a central role in driving the improvement of our teaching and learning experience and enabling student success.

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 practices, 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 enhancement to practice, the Centre is an enabler to inform and change practice and to communicate successes, enabling Salford as an emerging sector leader.

What’s in it for you?  

Competitive salary and pension scheme: 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by UoS, you can choose to pay more and UoS will match your extra contribution up to 4%.

Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional days.

Agile culture – we support agile and hybrid working, aligned to business requirements. This is typically three days on-campus and two days remote, in consultation with line manager.

Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences.

The perks! MySalford, (employee portal), offers many lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – we’ve a wide range of services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford – We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Location and campuses – Our location sets us apart. We’re just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is part of one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs.

By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.