Teaching Fellow - Southampton



JOB DESCRIPTIONJuly 2020Post title:Professor in Computer ScienceAcademic Unit/Service:Electronics and Computer Science Faculty:Engineering and Physical SciencesCareer Pathway:Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)Level:7*ERE category:Balanced pathwayPosts responsible to:Professor of Web and Internet SciencePosts responsible for:Academic Staff and others assigned by the Head of School (levels 4-7)Post base:Office-basedJob purposeTo direct research in related area; to improve the research profile of the University of Southampton through undertaking internationally recognised research, obtaining steady research funding from diverse sources, contributing to the impact agenda and directing research Staff and Students; to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality teaching; to provide academic direction. Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities% TimeResearchPlan and direct research activities of excellent quality and international standing. Secure the publication of major results in prominent peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.Independently and in collaboration with colleagues submit major funding bids which develop and sustain research support in School and the University.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure research has a distinctive impact. Direct Staff teams and the resource management processes necessary to fulfil research plans.Recruit and direct PhD students. 100% EducationDevelop and deliver a range of collaborative teaching and assessment including lectures, seminars and workshops and supervisions according to the emoloyee’s subject specialism, to enable the School’s teaching commitments and objectives to be met.Leadership and ManagementContribute to the effective management and administration of the School. This may include sitting on national and international committees; act as advisor to the Government and in other external advisory capacity.Contribute to the development of the University’s profile in the UK and internationallyLine Management, Performance and Development Responsibilities: Managing People: Manage and support your people’s work productivity, performance, wellbeing and development to maximise their contribution and enable personal growth · Workload and performance: In conjunction with the HoD and colleagues within the faculty ensure accountability for an effective line management structure; ensure that all staff in the School are allocated duties/workload equitably and are clear about their responsibilities and that they are adequately managed, mentored and/or monitored · Staff Appointment: In collaboration with the relevant HoDs DoIs, ADs and the Dean take a leading role and responsibility for business cases for School funded appointments ensuring appointments are aligned with Faculty and University strategy. · Staff development: Ensure the provision of an environment conducive to the development of staff and students including the Concordat for Early Career Researchers. · Ensure line managers are skilled to provide mentoring and development to include preparation for promotion to ensure potential is fulfilled. · Responsibility for the implementation of a performance framework that utilises metrics and objectives for education and research and is in line with University, Faculty, REF, TEF and KEF requirements and goals. Be accountable for ensuring the monitoring and management of all staff performance through individual staff appraisal e.g. appraisal moderation. · Staff engagement: To plan and implement a strategy for staff engagement to ensure that staff contribute to and engage with the School, Faculty and University strategy including organisational change. · Student Experience: Ensuring as a senior member of the faculty that you lead the way in delivering an exceptional Student experience. · Managing Financial Decisions: Make well-informed and timely financial decisions regarding devolved budgets (if applicable), taking into consideration the impact of these decisions on the financial sustainability of the wider faculty and University. · Managing Compliance: Responsibility for ensuring you and your teams understand and apply the relevant policies and guidelines to maintain operational compliance. Managing Risk: Responsibility for managing risks effectively and ensuring plans are put in place to mitigate risk or maximise potential, where appropriate. · Embedding Collegiality: Enact the ‘Southampton Behaviours’ and work with colleagues to embed them as a way of working within the Faculty.Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationshipsColleagues: to collaborate with academic and administrative staff in the School of Electronics and Computer Science in order to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of teaching and to promote research. Academic staff at other institutions: to facilitate the development of research links.External funding bodies: to enhance the prospects of obtaining research funding. Teaching and administrative duties will be negotiated with the Head of School, appropriate to the position advertised. Special RequirementsTo attend national and international conferences for the purposes of disseminating research results. PERSON SPECIFICATIONCriteriaEssentialDesirableHow to be assessedQualifications, knowledge and experiencePhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications and experience;Excellence in research together with outstanding track-record of high-quality publications within the umbrella of AIExperience of research and teaching in Human Centric Artificial IntelligenceSignificant national and international reputation for academic excellence and research impact;A sustained record of successful funding; A sustained record of excellence in teaching and learning activities including PhD students.PGCAP or equivalent teaching qualificationMembership of Higher Education Academy Membership of national or international advisory bodiesInvolvement in national and international eventsExperience in fairness, inclusion, representation and diversity of AI and data; trust and security, safeguarding and governance of AI; techno-social AI, including social platforms, social machines, crowd computing, collective intelligence and collaborative production; the transformational impact of AI on work, health and politics. Application form and CVPlanning and organisingDemonstrable experience of developing and directing research programme of international standing that will result in publications in high-quality international journals and conferences; Proven experience of securing research funding to support innovative research, and to manage large research programmes; Ability to contribute to the development of research and teaching policy within the School. Proven ability to lead the development of education strategies in the faculty through ongoing leadership in the dissemination of knowledge and/or curriculum development.Application form, CV, references Problem solving and initiativeProven ability to develop research programmes, and to work with a diverse range of funding bodies. Proven ability to implement successful change management initiatives and formulate strategic plans that reflect and support the priority needs of the faculty and UniversityApplication form, CV, references.Management and teamworkProven ability of mentoring, managing, motivating and coordinating teaching/ research teams, delegating effectively; Demonstrable experience of resolving performance issues and formulating staff development plans, where appropriate, to ensure team aims are met; Demonstrable success in managing and delivering own course units and team-taught course units; Proven ability in coaching, advising and supporting others (staff and students) on learning and teaching issues; Able to foster and develop good relationships between own School and the rest of the University. Able to work proactively with senior colleagues to develop cross-School and institution cooperation and effectiveness; Experience of monitoring and managing resources and budgets; Demonstrable success of working effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development. Proven ability to oversee people and resource management processes in order to deliver key education, research and enterprise activities.Proven ability to make a sustained contribution to academic leadership at discipline, School/Department and faculty level.Proven ability to demonstrate leadership abilities in Higher Education and to raise performance standards through own work areas.Proven ability to recognise and deal with obstacles and difficulties so that the team can deliver.Application form, CV, references and interviewCommunicating and influencingAbility to influence the discipline and practice in related area through publication of influential papers; Experience of successfully establishing and building major relationships with key stakeholders; including drawing on existing specialisms and bringing them togetherProven experience of influencing and motivating others to develop work and strategies; fostering relationships and resolving tensions/difficulties as they arise; Proven ability of providing guidance to colleagues in own team, other work areas and institutions to develop understanding and resolve problems; Demonstrable ability of developing communications strategies.Proven ability to establish and build major relationships with stakeholders.Proven ability to act as the main figurehead for key activities, developing important national and international contacts.Able to contribute to the development of the University’s profile in the UK and internationally.Proven ability to use influence to develop positions or strategies.Presentation of research to public stakeholders Application form, CV, references and interviewOther skills and behavioursProactive in promoting a working environment that is inclusive and engaging; recognising the value diversity brings.Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues.References and InterviewReferences and InterviewSpecial requirementsAble to attend national and international conferences as requiredJOB HAZARD ANALYSISIs this an office-based post?? YesIf this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.? NoIf this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the assessment below.Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder.## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURESOccasionally (<30% of time)Frequently(30-60% of time)Constantly(> 60% of time)Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)## Potential for exposure to body fluids## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below:Frequent hand washingIonising radiation EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIESLoad manual handlingRepetitive crouching/kneeling/stoopingRepetitive pulling/pushingRepetitive liftingStanding for prolonged periodsRepetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)Gross motor gripsRepetitive reaching below shoulder heightRepetitive reaching at shoulder heightRepetitive reaching above shoulder heightPSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUESFace to face contact with publicLone working## Shift work/night work/on call duties ................
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