HE Lecturer/Course Manager Agriculture-Crops

University Centre Askham Bryan College: Higher Education Course Manager –

Agriculture (Crops)

York Campus

Full time

Permanent

£31,478-£34,383 per annum

Askham Bryan College is an ambitious, specialist land-based college based across the North of England with its University Centre on the outskirts of historic York.

As one of the largest, specialist land-based colleges in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to a technical and professional land-based curriculum, outstanding resources that deliver an exceptional and inclusive student experience and contributing to the circular economy and sustainable developments is embedded into college life.

We have an exciting opportunity for Experienced University Centre Lecturers specialising in a range of land-based education here at our York campus. A variety of contract sizes are available for the right candidates on a permanent contract.

The successful applicants will be a proactive and self-motivated individual, who have postgraduate experience and will work closely with University Centre Team, the wider curriculum team and technical staff when required.

The ideal candidates must hold a formal level 7 qualification or higher in an Agriculture or Environmental-related subject specialising in crops and/or plant/soil science and have a clear understanding of practical lab-based science. You will have excellent communication skills, be experienced with Microsoft programs and be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

Askham Bryan College has a state-of-the-art Digital Skill Academy in which we focus on digital teaching, digital learning, digital assessment and digital upskilling. Using the tools and approaches set out in the colleges digital learning landscape. Which include the first in Europe, multi-user collaborative virtual reality suite which is at the heart of the building. Enabling students to experience immersive learning experiences in both ‘real world’ virtual reality and ‘animated’ virtual reality. These experiences are either created by the tutor or by empowering students to create their own environments for cutting edge assessment practices. Ever wanted to take your students inside an animal cell? Or make maths jump off the page? In virtual reality you can achieve just that!

We believe this approach will improve technical teaching, skill development and deepen Learning, better prepare students for the world and workplace,

Teaching here is moving away from traditional methods and using technology to support all aspects of practice in a broad and balanced way from teaching and learning, progress tracking, subject specialist equipment and learning resources. With a dedicated team of support colleagues and a culture of ‘teachers helping teachers’ we hope to enable everyone to develop the skills for 21st century teaching practices.

We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired into what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning. We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.

Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development, Teacher’s Pension and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 16th September 2023

Interview Date: TBC