2311- HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

Job Title: 

HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

Alternate Titles: 

Fellow (university),Lecturer (higher education, university),Professor (higher education, university),Tutor (higher education, university),University lecturer

Job Description: 

Higher education teaching professionals deliver lectures and teach students to at least first degree level, undertake research and write journal articles and books in their chosen field of study.

Education: 

Entry will require a good honours first degree plus a higher degree or an equivalent professional qualification. For vocational subjects, practical experience and additional qualifications may also be required.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials;
  • prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments;
  • advises students on academic matters and encourages independent research;
  • provides pastoral care or guidance to students;
  • participates in decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, departmental and other matters;
  • directs the work of postgraduate students;
  • undertakes research, writes articles and books and attends conferences and other meetings.
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