Pastoral Mentor, Associate Lecturer (E&S) Cornwall
Job description
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The above full-time posts (x2) are available immediately in the HASS Cornwall Department. These roles are initially available for 12 months as part of a pilot project. Applications are welcome from both colleagues from academic and professional services backgrounds and secondment options would be considered. (Fractional positions may be considered) .
The Role
The role of Pastoral Mentor is to provide high-quality proactive support for students experiencing difficulties, which impact their ability to study and be successful on their programme of study.
This role is part of a pilot which we hope to roll out over the wider university in subsequent years and as such, appropriate training and guidance will be provided. An important part of the role will involve working with the project group to establish the most effective ways of recognizing students at who are struggling, identify and implement best practice in the provision of students support, and work with the digital team on the design and development of digital tools to enhance student support. The role has been developed through extensive consultation on sector-wide best practice for student support.
About you:
We are looking for empathetic individuals able to provide the key link between the academic discipline and support services for students who are struggling and also work closely with colleagues in discipline to identify students in need of support or factors inhibiting student success. Experience of working with students in either an HE or FE setting is essential.
You will be the core point of contact for students experiencing issues impacting their ability to study and for colleagues in the department concerned about student engagement. The role requires that you also work with data to identify students in need of support.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 11 September 2023.
For further information please contact Professor Nicky King [email protected] or Professor Adam Watt [email protected] (before 11th August and after 28th August) or Jess Johnson [email protected] (14th August - 25th August)
