Teaching Learning & Students Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and digital) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for the University of Manchester. We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.

A key role of the Library is supporting students and staff at Manchester and in the wider community to access, analyse and explore its collections, resources and expertise. The Teaching, Learning and Students (TLS) team leads the way on Library teaching activity and student support and is the home of the My Learning Essentials, My Research Essentials, Specialist Library Services and widening access and outreach programmes. The TLS Team works alongside other library teams and the wider university community.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Learning and Students Coordinator to work within the TLS team. This post focuses on teaching and student support, with an emphasis on academic and information literacy skills. The role also requires the ability to prioritise tasks and information, and communicate effectively, working collaboratively with colleagues and students. For example, acting as a link between library and wider university teaching staff. Other duties will include administrational programme management activities, coordination of campaigns at key points of the academic year, participation in the quality assurance processes of the team’s training materials, as well as supporting the work of the award-winning Library Student Team in the delivery of services and support. Whilst in the post the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take part in professional development activities, such as the HEA fellowship and other applicable programmes. 

Any successful applicant for the posts will be expected to evidence and demonstrate their ability to teach, develop teaching materials, carry out administrative and organisational activities and work as part of a collective and collaborative culture, using our inclusive and accessible guidance and teaching and learning principles. A summary version of our inclusive guidance can be found here: https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/For%20recruitment%20202206%20-%20QA%20intro.docx 

The principles of teaching and learning overview can be found here:

https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/recruitment-2022/LibraryTLprinciplesDRAFT.pptx

Overview of recruitment process

• As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidate’s applications against the person specification in the job description.
• To make the most effective use of your application, please clearly state in the additional information section what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience.
• After the initial shortlisting process, candidates will be invited to short in-person or online interviews, in order for the interview panel and the candidate to ask further questions and add more detail to the application.
• Those asked to move on after this stage will have demonstrated how their own experience will support them in the role. They will be invited to an on campus interview that will involve working alongside Library staff and the Student Team on a set activity focusing on teaching and learning.

If this is a new process for you, or you would like some support, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager (email below).

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here 

This role is predominantly campus based with the option of working one day a week remotely. Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Kathryn Miller

Email: Kathryn.Miller@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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