Overview
Maths Learning Centre (MLC) Lecturer in Maths Support (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. As a culturally rich university with a deep commitment to the public good, the DMU community strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The University prides itself as being a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation.
Directorate and Team:
The Maths Learning Centre is situated within Learning Services based in the Directorate of Library and Student Services. Learning Services have achieved a national reputation for the quality and range of their work with learners. and welcome new colleagues to support continuing demand for our work and wider contribution to DMU.
Role:
Are you passionate about high-quality teaching practices and excited about supporting all learners to succeed in maths? Then this could be an ideal role for you.
You will lead on activities related to maths support including:
- Supporting undergraduate, postgraduate and research students through drop-ins, individual or small group tutorials, and workshops
- Delivering, reviewing and improving the provision of Maths support within the Maths Learning Centre
- Developing high quality online and face-to-face learning resources
- Working with colleagues across the University to promote and develop maths support
You will be joining the team at an important stage of development, and we are seeking someone who brings initiative, commitment, and the skills needed to grow into the role while helping to promote and expand our service.
Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking someone who; is an outstanding Maths teacher, with experience of post -16 teaching and a passion for engaging students in Maths; has a first degree in a subject with significant mathematical content and have the ability and knowledge to support Maths teaching across a broad range of DMU programmes; and is a confident and proactive individual who is committed to and effective in working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues as well as part of a team.
We teach in a hybrid format (face to face and online), therefore there will be a requirement to work on campus in Leicester. The “face to face” availability of the service may extend to early evening and occasional weekend provision. Ideally, we are looking for full time applications, however, part time applications will be considered. Please clearly state what fraction of the post you are applying for in your application.
Further information about the Maths Learning Centre can be found on: https://library.dmu.ac.uk/mlcguide
If you have any further questions about the role, please email: mlc@dmu.ac.uk
Please ensure you complete the full application form including the personal statement section; any other documents uploaded will not be reviewed at this stage. Within the personal statement please highlight your relevant knowledge, skills and experience with particular reference to how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check – Level of check to be determined at offer stage.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click here.
