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 research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change.
Our Vision
Our vision is of equal and sustainable societies, locally and globally, where everyone can live secure, fulfilling lives free from poverty and injustice.
What We Do
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change.
In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings.
We believe passionately that cutting-edge research, knowledge and mutual learning are crucial in shaping the transformations needed to reduce inequalities, accelerate sustainability and build more inclusive and secure societies. In line with our engaged excellence approach, we are committed to collaborating closely with local civil society, governments, international NGOs, citizens, donors and many others to realise this positive change.
IDS has been working with partners to tackle complex development challenges in this way since 1966. Our partnership with the University of Sussex supports and accredits our master’s degrees and PhD research programmes. We also offer a range of thematically and approach-focused professional development courses, learning journeys and online and blended learning. Through our learning offer we aim to strengthen the skills and capabilities of those already working within the development sector, as well as nurture a new generation of development thought, policy and practice leaders.
IDS publishes a wide range of high quality and high impact outputs, including our flagship publication, the IDS Bulletin, an open access, peer-reviewed journal exploring emerging international development challenges.
The Institute is home to over 200 staff and 200 students at any one time. But the IDS community extends far beyond, encompassing an extensive global network of over 360 partners, 3,000 alumni and hundreds of former staff.
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 * |
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| 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 | |
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.