Role Overview A key responsibility of this post is to support delivery of the institutional academic development programmes primarily, the Certificate in Professional Studies in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (CPS) and the PGCert in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (commencing 2018-19), and other CPD programmes.

Responsibilities excluding those highlighted above

• Support the implementation, across the institution, of the University’s vision for Learning and Teaching.
  

• Delivery of modules on the CPS programme.
  

• Delivery of modules on the PGCert programme from the start of the academic year 2018-19 onwards.
  

• Support the development of an institutional academic development framework and ready relevant documentation for approval by the respective committees at XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, as well as accreditation by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
  

• Provide expert and specialist advice and guidance to academic staff in developing excellence in teaching with a primary view of enhancing the student learning experience at XJTLU.
  

• Develop collaborative networks to identify and disseminate good practices in teaching and learning and evaluates their effectiveness.
  

• Recommend, lead and facilitate the effective sharing of good practices in assessments and other student evaluation.
  

• Act as a consultant/coach to academic staff seeking to enhance the quality of their teaching.
  

• Maintain and develop resources, including websites and other tools that facilitate national and international good practice in learning and teaching.
  

• Work closely with staff in other professional services to promote the use of appropriate technologies, facilities and methods in learning and teaching.
  

• Work collaboratively with the ILEAD, to contribute to achieving the strategic ambitions of the University in relation to academic enhancement and excellence in learning, teaching and research, and to contribute to achieving the ILEAD’s ongoing operational objectives.
  

• Keep up-to-date with changes and developments in related policies and procedures.
  

• Reflect on your own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments in learning and teaching through engagement with the wider community via subject associations, attendance and presentations at conferences, colloquiums and personal development days.
  

• Willing to engage in personal development and training and change the focus of the role, where appropriate, to meet the changing needs of the University.
  

• Engage with relevant committees, working groups and forums to raise awareness of pedagogic principles, share examples of best practice and highlight developments in the field.
  

• Carry out any other duties as required, commensurate with the role position.
  

How to apply

To apply for the position, please visit the following website and apply online before the closing date: http://job.xjtlu.edu.cn/. You need to register and then login to complete each part of the application process, including Basic Information, Cover Letter, Job Title and Reference and Equal Opportunities Form. Remember to attach your CV when completing the Basic Information form, and the covering letter (in English) should outline your interest in the post and explain how you meet the criteria.

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西交利物浦大学坐落在素有“人间天堂”之称的苏州，这座文化名城至今仍坐落在春秋战国期间的原址上。仍然保持着“水陆平行，河街相邻”的双棋盘格局和粉墙黛瓦、小桥流水的古朴风貌。古城数千年的历史，给后人留下了大量的珍贵文化遗产，其中又以园林为著称，拙政园、留园、网师园等九处名胜古迹被列为世界文化遗产。今天的苏州不仅保留了它悠久文化传统，同时又是一个与时俱进的、对世界开放的现代化城市。近年来它的国民经济总产值以将近15%年增长率快速发展。苏州的GDP仅次于上海、北京和广州。
西交利物浦大学是苏州进一步对外开放和教育全球化的产物。苏州及周边地区经济的高速发展吸引了两所世界名校——中国西安交通大学和英国利物浦大学。它们作为母校在苏州工业园区独墅湖高教区合作创办一所以理、工、管起步的国际型大学。这也是国内一所由教育部批准中外“强强”合作的大学。它的愿景是研究导向、独具特色、世界认可的中国大学和中国土地上的国际大学。它旨在培养具有国际视野和竞争力的高级技术和管理人才；积极为经济和社会发展提供科技和管理服务；在人类面临严重生存挑战的领域有特色地开展研究；探索高等教育新模式，影响中国甚至世界的教育发展。
西交利物浦大学建校于中国—新加坡苏州工业园区，这所学校将在悠久浓郁的文化传统与世界罕有的高速经济发展并存共生的美好环境中成长。
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