Economic Perspectives on Development Tutor (20-2019)

Hours per week: Part Time, 15.000 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term (30 September 2019 to 13 December 2019)

Grade: Grade 6

Salary: £25996 to £38829  per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 30 August 2019

Interview Date: 09/09/2019

Who We Are

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global leading institution for research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex.  We are ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings, together with the University of Sussex. We are also ranked best international development policy think tank.

Our Vision

Our vision is of equal and sustainable societies, locally and globally, where people everywhere can live their lives free from poverty and injustice. We contribute to this by transforming the knowledge, action and leadership needed through our world-class research, learning and teaching.

Our Values

We aim to ensure that our core values based on respect, resourcefulness, excellence and inclusivity are reflected in the environment we work in. 

Our Commitments 

•           Upholding climate and environmental justice 

•           Reducing extreme inequities 

•           Fostering healthy and fulfilling lives 

•           Nurturing inclusive, democratic and accountable societies 

Our Priorities

•           Collaborate across sciences, sectors and communities to do research that brings about progressive change

•           Build future leadership for development

•           Champion the use of evidence for social and environmental justice

•           Work with partners to expand international research and mutual learning networks for development

•           Create a sustainable, resilient and equitable institution.

For more information go to: www.ids.ac.uk

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

General

The Tutors for the ‘Economic Perspectives on Development’ module will work under the general direction of the Module Convenors and the Teaching Office, e.g. regarding attendance, teaching methods, assessment methods and procedures, module evaluation methods and keeping of appropriate records.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Tutor will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of seminars and associated essential administration, in order to ensure a continuous and productive learning experience for the students. 

• Preparation – determining the structure and style of the learning experience; preparation of supporting teaching materials (handouts, visual aids, exercises, etc); liaison with module convenor and lecturers to ensure the seminars fit appropriately with the overall context of the module.
• Teaching – delivery of two seminar sessions each week (term time)
• Associated administration – participation in essential meetings; completion of all necessary administrative requirements. 
• Observation of lectures in order to deliver associated seminars 
• Office hours

In addition the following may be required:

• Marking – first or second marking of the module assessments (one critical review and one exam)
• Delivery of group supervision sessions and providing feedback to students in relation to assessed work

These will be paid for in addition to the minimum total hours.

Part-time requirement

The work will take place during the autumn semester 2018 (and, for marking, in early 2019). This module will be taught on Thursdays so the Tutor must be at IDS on this day (during term time).

The minimum total number of hours will be 165, over a period of 11 weeks. This works out at an average of 15 hours per week and payment will be weekly on this basis. There is the possibility of the hours increasing, depending on engagement in marking and supervision.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Selection Criteria Description	Essential [E] or Desirable [D]	Assessed by *
Educational qualifications
PhD degree in economics or registration for and substantive progress towards this or a similar degree with an economics content.	E	A
Knowledge
An excellent understanding of development economics. Relevant knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical methods	E	A
Skills
Training and facilitation skills Excellent networking and communication skills Excellent, creative spoken and written communication abilities for a range of audiences Fluency in both spoken and written English	E	A
Experience
Substantial practical experience in facilitating learning and knowledge sharing	E	A
Attributes
Good work organisation and time management skills, working to strict deadlines Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised on own initiative as occasion demands	E	A

*A - Application I - Interview

Information to Candidates

Benefits At IDS we offer a number of additional benefits to staff. These include:

• a competitive salary, including cost of living awards and incremental increases on an annual basis as per policy and the option to join our pension scheme. 
• interest free travel loans, following successful completion of a probationary period
• support in attainment of a relevant professional qualification in line with the Professional Development Policy
• childcare fund
• competitive maternity and paternity policies that offer compensation above the statutory minimum
• 24 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time), plus public holidays and up to 6 non-negotiable closure days
• enhanced sickness pay entitlements
• support with relocation costs for staff joining us from outside the EU
• eligibility to use the University of Sussex gym and sporting facilities at staff rates

Location
The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Development Studies on the University of Sussex campus. The University of Sussex is located 10 minutes away from the lively and cosmopolitan seaside city of Brighton on the UK South Coast, 60 minutes away from central London, 30 minutes away from London Gatwick Airport and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Sussex South Downs. Situated between the sea and the South Downs, Brighton is one of the most vibrant and unique cities on the South Coast, for more information please go to http://www.visitbrighton.com/

How to apply

Please apply using the online application form.