Director of Teaching and Learning

University College London -UCL Qatar

Full Time: The appointment will be on UCL Grade 10. Minimum starting salary is QR333,156 + generous support package.

UCL Qatar is an ambitious joint venture by Qatar Foundation, UCL, and Qatar Museums Authority, situated in Doha, Qatar. It currently offers three Masters’ programmes in Museum and Gallery Practice (1 year MA); Conservation Studies (2 year MSc); and Archaeology of the Arab and Islamic World (2 year MA); all three are UCL-awarded degrees. UCL Qatar is one of eight partners of the newly-established Hamad bin Khalifa University, and further collaborative programmes eventually leading to HbKU-awarded degrees are currently under consideration.

This is a new full time position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to UCL’s internationalisation within an exciting setting. It is a senior level appointment with emphasis on academic leadership and administration.

The role is comparable to that of Faculty Tutor at UCL. The post holder is expected to liaise with the Associate Deans for Academic Affairs (or equivalent positions) at the other partner campuses of Hamad bin Khalifa University over issues of joint degree programmes, cross registration and other academic / student affairs of mutual interest. The DT&L reports to the Director of UCL Qatar and works within the context of the Office for International Affairs and the Faculty for Social and Historical Sciences. The DT&L is directly responsible for the quality assurance, standards and quality enhancement of the department’s teaching and learning provision.

The DT&L will chair UCL Qatar’s Teaching Committee and Board of Examiners, and represent UCL Qatar on the relevant faculty committees. The programme managers for the programmes managed by the department will report to the DT&L in relation to the management of the programmes and the selection and management of visiting lecturers.

The DT&L will lead a team working in Outreach and Professional Development, a team of teaching fellows offering learning support and a new Diploma in Academic Research and Methods, and will be supported by a Student Manager.

This is a senior appointment, and the role holder is expected to have had substantial teaching experience in a Higher Education institution, including as tutor of degree programmes and / or chair of examination committees. The position requires sound and up-to-date knowledge of current issues in UK Higher Education, its regulation and student-related processes, ideally in an international context; a strong understanding of equality and diversity issues as they relate to students; knowledge of quality assurance systems; previous experience of examination processes; a good understanding of the operational delivery of examination systems; and the ability to handle difficult situations on a regular basis, and work with others towards a solution

UCL reference: 1345345.

For further details and how to apply for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. 

For any general enquiries about this post please contact Professor Thilo Rehren, Director, UCL Qatar. Email:director.qatar@ucl.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 05 August 2013

Latest time for the submission of applications: 5 pm (GMT).

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held from 19 to 22 August 2013.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.