Curriculum Specialist (Academic Instructor), Academic Success Center (Maternity leave cover)

Responsibilities (tasks, key areas of responsibility, and functions):

Curriculum Delivery and Instructional Support: Delivers instructional support within the Core Curriculum framework to enhance student academic skills and learning outcomes in alignment with institutional standards.

Functions:

1. Provides direct instruction in language, communication, and foundational study skills;
2. Designs and delivers tutoring sessions, workshops, and academic support activities;
3. Applies modern teaching methods to support diverse student learning needs;
4. Monitors student engagement and adjusts instructional approaches accordingly.

Pedagogical Development and Curriculum Enhancement: Supports development and continuous improvement of curriculum content within institutional academic frameworks to ensure relevance, rigor, and effectiveness.

Functions:

1. Embeds study, inquiry, and employability skills into Core Curriculum modules;
2. Contributes to development and refinement of curriculum materials and teaching approaches;
3. Applies learning theories and instructional design principles in curriculum enhancement;
4. Proposes improvements based on student performance and feedback.

Academic Quality Assurance: Ensures implementation of curriculum and teaching practices in accordance with institutional academic standards to maintain quality and consistency of delivery.

Functions:

1. Monitors delivery of Core Curriculum courses to ensure alignment with institutional standards;
2. Ensures teaching practices are research-informed, inclusive, and effective;
3. Identifies gaps in curriculum implementation and proposes corrective actions;
4. Supports continuous improvement of teaching quality.

 Faculty Collaboration and Academic Support: Collaborates with faculty within institutional academic frameworks to support effective curriculum delivery and integration of pedagogical approaches.

Functions:

1. Consults with faculty on curriculum design and instructional approaches;
2. Supports application of ECTS workload metrics and pedagogical models;
3. Facilitates integration of academic skills into course delivery;
4. Provides feedback and recommendations to improve teaching practices.

Implementation of High-Impact Educational Practices: Supports implementation of innovative teaching approaches within institutional frameworks to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Functions:

1. Coordinates and facilitates high-impact pedagogical practices (e.g., project-based learning, research-based learning);
2. Supports organization of academic activities aimed at increasing student engagement;
3. Promotes active and experiential learning approaches;
4. Evaluates effectiveness of implemented practices.

Monitoring and Reporting of Academic Outcomes: Monitors academic outcomes and contributes to reporting within institutional processes to support evaluation and improvement of curriculum effectiveness.

Functions:

1. Collects and analyzes data on student performance and engagement;
2. Contributes to preparation of reports on curriculum effectiveness;
3. Provides recommendations based on observed outcomes;
4. Supports data-informed decision-making processes.