Authoring for Diploma in Housing Regulation

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Job Description : Job details

College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Senior Lecturer in Environment (Online)

Location

Remote

Salary

£2,602.95 per module upon completion

Closing date

Sunday 30 June

Contract type

Fixed term contract 12 months

Post type

Hourly paid

Adaptive working type

Remote This role will predominantly be undertaken remotely, with occasional in-person attendance required to meet business needs or for training and other necessary onsite activities.

Reference

0101-24

Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.

About the role

You are invited to apply for the following authoring opportunity within the discipline of environmental sciences, the authoring will commence in August .

Module(s) which require Authoring:

• 5EV511 - Principles of Housing Construction and Surveying (100%)

• 5EV512 - Housing Tenure and Role of Local Authorities (100%)

• 5EV513 - Housing Law and Enforcement (100%)

You will be responsible for writing and developing self-study academic content and materials for learners studying online. Authors will be expected to be academically competent to create learning materials and activities at the appropriate level and methods. It is also desirable to have professional experience in industry. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) to ensure high quality content, materials and learning experience for all learners. Your authoring will be supported and co-ordinated by the UDOL content team and the Academic Lead, who will review as your work progresses. We are able to offer assistance with technology enhancement features and graphic design.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum. Successful authors will be paid £2,602.95 per module upon completion.

The Project milestones are:

5EV512 Housing Tenure and the Role of Local Housing Authorities

High Level Plan due 26 August

Unit 1 due 16 September

Units 2-3 due 28 October (and Reading List)

Units 4-6 due 25 November (and Assessment Brief)

Units 7-10 due 6 January

5EV511 Principles of Housing Construction and Surveying

High Level Plan due 9 December

Unit 1 due 6 January

Units 2-3 due 10 February (and Reading List)

Units 4-6 due 10 March (and Assessment Brief)

Units 7-10 due 7 April

5EV513 Housing Law and Enforcement

High Level Plan due 24 March

Unit 1 due 21 April

Units 2-3 due 26 May (and Reading List)

Units 4-6 due 23 June (and Assessment Brief)

Units 7-10 due 21 July

Please find attached the relevant module specification.

Please note: unfortunately, applicants already contracted to full-time or part time work within the University will not be shortlisted for this opportunity due to weekly working time directive.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Bruce Birkett, Senior Lecturer in Environment (Online) via

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via

Principal accountabilities

• To author and develop online content and materials in accordance with the scope of work set out within the Schedule of Work and in line with the University of Derby Online Learning Academic Framework.

• To utilise appropriate teaching, learning and support techniques to create an academically challenging environment that supports learners in their development.

• To develop content which creates a supportive learning environment and promotes engagement in a ‘community of practice' within the learner group.

• To undertake appropriate research that ensures learning materials utilise a variety of sources whilst utilising appropriate referencing systems to maintain academic standards.

• To write structured and engaging content in an active tone making best use of appropriate multi-media elements.

• To peer-review other authored content and to give feedback as part of the quality framework.

• To have up to date subject knowledge within relevant discipline.

• To develop content in accordance with the module requirements and the University's assessment regulations.

• To work closely with both the Senior Online Tutor and Project Manager identified in the Schedule of Work, providing the Project Manager with bi-weekly updates on the progress of the development of the online content.

• To contribute to The University's Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement process by reviewing module content and delivery mechanisms in order to contribute to the continuous development of the module.

• To participate in an induction programme and engage with staff development and other professional development opportunities as required.

• To refer specific queries and concerns to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

• To adhere to University systems and procedures and ensure that you have a working knowledge of the University's academic regulations.

• To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Person specification Essential CriteriaQualifications

• Diploma or BSc / MSc in Environmental Health, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

• Experience of developing/writing/authoring content or material for modules at university level
• Experience in the field of housing regulation or tenancy management

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Knowledge of recent and current development and experience of contemporary issues within the subject area at the appropriate level
• Knowledge and understanding of key theories in relation to the relevant subject area and their application in practice

Business requirements

• Availability to undertake this work

Benefits

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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