Director of Learning and Teaching Stoke-on-Trent
Job description
Staffordshire University is a teaching-intensive and research-inspired University with a focus on an academic experience, which delivers excellence in work integrated learning, digital innovation and entrepreneurial skills and behaviours. Our expertise in these areas enables us to deliver a dynamic, enriching and future-focused academic experience, which equips all our learners with the opportunities to make significant contributions to society and the economy. We are a successful, confident and ambitious modern University, which has a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond. We support the transformation of our learners, our people and the local communities within which we live, work and engage; we are a catalyst for change. We believe that an innovative university, taking a business-driven approach to its fundamental contribution to the economy and society, could lead the field in a highly competitive and challenging environment. We aim to be that university. Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), we are seeking to appoint a Director of Learning and Teaching to lead on the delivery of an excellent academic student experience. In this strategically significant role, you will provide vision and leadership in the development of curriculum design, learning, teaching and pedagogy, helping to grow our regional, national and global reputation for academic practice. Managing our high performing Academic Quality and Development team, you will support the development and delivery of our Academic Strategy, promoting innovation and enterprise, digital pedagogy and work integrated learning opportunities for all students. To apply you will have proven experience in teaching quality, assessment, course design, review and enhancement, and a track record in leading and implementing innovation in learning and teaching and designing appropriate interventions to meet the diverse needs of the academic environment. With successful change management experience, you will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and skills appropriate to a senior management position including the management, development and motivation of both teams and individuals to inspire and secure high performance. With a data driven, collaborative and positive approach you will also have a track record, or emerging profile of, research and publications in learning and teaching. This role represents a great opportunity to have a significant, positive impact on the academic experience of students at Staffordshire University. For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit or contact Emma Wilkins at Dixon Walter at or on 07741 875289. £78,000 to £84,000 per annum Jobs.ac.uk
