TEACHING INSTRUCTOR - AGRICULTURE

Fixed Term (2years), Full-Time
SRUC Oatridge, West Lothian
£26,588 -£31,169 per annum (under review)
Ref: ACF/AHES/035/22

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

SRUC are looking to welcome an experienced Agriculture Instructor to our Oatridge campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing our Agriculture students.

Duties will include:
• Contribute to pre-determined, prescribed teaching and assessment within the subject area, as a member of a team, within a clear and established course/module (with assistance and support as required), and/or
• Delivery of accredited training e.g. by work-based learning trainers.
• Contribute to the delivery of elements of an established programme.
• Support learners in classroom, laboratory activities and practical work in specific areas according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor student progress and provide formative feedback, as appropriate.
• Assist with the administration and marking of assessments.
• Assist with the preparation of practical course materials.
• Engage in relevant professional practices, subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship.
• The driving of vehicles for the business of SRUC may be required.

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Description document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

In August 2022, all academic roles were assimilated to a new job families structure. Details are contained within the Job Particulars document.

Benefits / What you will get in return:
• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

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