Purpose of the Job

To oversee the design and development of the curriculum, and deliver a range of
programmes of teaching to DRIMS students, in order to ensure teaching within the quality
assurance framework of the College. To lead the development and implementation of the
College’s research strategy and co-ordinate research activity within the specific subject area.

 FINANCE
 MARKETING
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Main Duties of the Jobholder

Teaching and learning

 To oversee the design and development of the overall curricula, and develop and deliver a
range of programmes of study at various levels.

 To develop the quality assurance framework within the College’s overall framework and
assessment of students.

 To transfer knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques.

 To encourage the development of innovative approaches to course design and delivery

and ensure that teaching design and delivery comply with the quality and educational
standards and regulations of the department.

 To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in
critical discourse and rational thinking.

 To supervise student projects, field trips and, where appropriate, placements.

 To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.

 To ensure that the teaching content and methods of delivery are in accordance with equal
opportunities, and respond to issues relating to staff and student needs.

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Communication

 To disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using

appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.

 To be routinely involved in complex and important negotiations both within the College
and with external bodies.

 To prepare and submit proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and
accreditation purposes.

Student and Staff counseling

 To be responsible for dealing with referred issues for students within own educational
programmes.

 To act as personal tutor, giving first line support.

 To provide first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if
required.

General Responsibilities

These are standard to all DRIMS Job Descriptions

 To adhere to the College’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities, and to actively
promote
 Equality of opportunity wherever possible.
 To work in accordance with the Data Protection of college’s confidential data.
 To undertake other such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
 To provide a healthy and comfortable working environment, smoking is prohibited
throughout the College.

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 JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Professor

DEPARTMENTS Marketing/HR/Finance

REPORTS TO Course co-ordinator

SUPERVISES To supervise students daily activities and

research activities

POST REFERENCE Not Applicable

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 JOB SPECIFICATION

Attributes Essentials

To be an externally recognised, leading authority in the subject area with a considerable

reputation.
Knowledge
To possess in-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new
knowledge, innovation and understanding within the field (Marketing/Finance/HR).

To possess a thorough understanding of institutional management systems and the wider higher
education environment, including equal opportunities issues.

The ability to conduct and assess high quality research in a particular specialism.

Effective teaching design and delivery.

Technical/work-
based skills Highly effective oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas
and information.

Negotiation skills.

Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use, and
spreadsheets)

The ability to provide academic leadership.

Effective presentation skills.

General
skills/attributes Commitment to working with and encouraging diversity.

Effective interpersonal skills to interact with engage and inspire students (especially mature
students), staff and others.

Effective organization and administrative skills.

Experience of teaching postgraduate students.

Experience
Experience of conducting administrative duties efficiently and effectively.

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Qualufications Post-graduation (or equivalent) level in an appropriate specialism.

Interview Questions

1. Why did you choose this profession/field?

2. How do you define good teaching?

3. Describe your teaching style.

4. Describe your teaching philosophy.

5. What do you think are the most important attributes of a good instructor?

6. What do you think are your greatest strengths as an instructor? In which areas do you
feel you can use some further development?

7. How do you adjust your style to the less-motivated or under-prepared student?

8. In your opinion, how should the workload of a faculty member be split and into what
areas?

9. What technology applications have you utilized in the classroom?

10. What would your co-workers or your supervisor say about you?

11. Do you have any additional information that you would like to share?

12. Do you have any questions for us?