Job vacancy

Online Author in Project Management

You will be responsible for writing and developing self-study academic content and materials for learners studying online.

Job details

College

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Responsible to

Academic Lead

Location

Remote

Salary

£2,602.95 per module upon completion

Closing date

Thursday 12 September 2024

Contract type

Fixed term contract for 9 months

Post type

Hourly paid

Adaptive working type

Remote
This role will predominantly be undertaken remotely, with occasional in-person attendance required to meet business needs or for training and other necessary onsite activities.

Reference

0243-24

Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

You are invited for the following authoring opportunity within Project Management. This authoring will commence October/November 2024 and the units listed are for the BSc Project and Programme Management. 

Module(s) which require Authoring:

  • Management in the Business Environment (100%)
  • Applied Analytical Methods and Business Control Techniques (100%)
  • Procurement and Contract Management (100%)
  • Project Quality and Operations Management (100%)

You will be responsible for writing and developing self-study academic content and materials for learners studying online. You will be expected to be academically competent to create learning materials and activities at the appropriate level and methods. It is also desirable to have professional experience in the industry. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) to ensure high quality content, materials and learning experience for all learners. Your authoring will be supported and co-ordinated by the UDOL content team and the Academic Lead, who will review as your work progresses. We are able to offer assistance with technology enhancement features and graphic design.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the on going development of our curriculum. Successful authors will be paid £2,602.95 per module upon completion.

Project Milestones:

Jan 25

4IM517 Introduction to Project Management

High Level Plan due: 9 November 2024

Unit 1 due: 23 November 2024

Units 2-3 due (inc. Reading List): 14 December 2024

Units 4-6 due (inc. Assessment Brief): 11 January 2025

Units 7-10 due: 8 February 2025

 

May 25

4BM505 Management in the Business Environment

High Level Plan due: 12 November 2024

Unit 1 due: 3 December 2024

Units 2-3 due (inc. Reading List): 7 January 2025

Units 4-6 due (inc. Assessment Brief): 4 February 2025

Units 7-10 due: 4 March 2025

 

Sept 25

4TE501 Applied Analytical Methods and Business Control Techniques

High Level Plan due: 2 April 2025

Unit 1 due: 23 April 2025

Units 2-3 due (inc. Reading List): 28 May 2025

Units 4-6 due (inc. Assessment Brief): 25 June 2025

Units 7-10 due: 23 July 2025

 

Jan 26

4BM506 Procurement and Contract Management

High Level Plan due: 5 August 2025

Unit 1 due: 26 August 2025

Units 2-3 due (inc. Reading List): 30 September 2025

Units 4-6 due (inc. Assessment Brief): 28 October 2025

Units 7-10 due: 25 November 2025

Please find attached the relevant module specification.

Please note: unfortunately, applicants already contracted to full-time work within the University will not be shortlisted for this opportunity due to weekly working time directive.

 

  1. To author and develop online content and materials in accordance with the scope of work set out within the Schedule of Work and in line with the University of Derby Online Learning Academic Framework.
  2. To utilise appropriate teaching, learning and support techniques to create an academically challenging environment that supports learners in their development.
  3. To develop content which creates a supportive learning environment and promotes engagement in a ‘community of practice’ within the learner group.
  4. To undertake appropriate research that ensures learning materials utilise a variety of sources whilst utilising appropriate referencing systems to maintain academic standards.
  5. To write structured and engaging content in an active tone making best use of appropriate multi-media elements.
  6. To peer-review other authored content and to give feedback as part of the quality framework.
  7. To have up to date subject knowledge within relevant discipline.
  8. To develop content in accordance with the module requirements and the University’s assessment regulations.
  9. To work closely with both the Senior Online Tutor and Project Manager identified in the Schedule of Work, providing the Project Manager with bi-weekly updates on the progress of the development of the online content.
  10. To contribute to The University’s Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement process by reviewing module content and delivery mechanisms in order to contribute to the continuous development of the module.
  11. To participate in an induction programme and engage with staff development and other professional development opportunities as required.
  12. To refer specific queries and concerns to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
  13. To adhere to University systems and procedures and ensure that you have a working knowledge of the University’s academic regulations.
  14. To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

  • Relevant PhD / Doctorate qualification or equivalent professional experience

Experience

  • Experience of developing/writing/authoring content or material for modules at University level

Skills, knowledge & abilities

  • Knowledge of recent and current development and experience of contemporary issues within the subject area at the appropriate level
  • Knowledge and understanding of key theories in relation to the relevant subject area and their application in practice

Business requirements

  • Availability to undertake this work
  • Annual leave accrual
  • Teacher’s Pension Scheme
  • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
  • Discounted onsite gym
  • Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
  • A flexible working environment
  • A commitment to personal and professional development

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For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Matt Bromley, Academic Manager (Professional Executive Education) via m.bromley@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Don’t miss your chance – join the team and make a difference today!

How to apply

Applications for this position are now closed.

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

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Further details

Download Online Author in Project Management job descriptionDownload Online Author in Project Management job descriptionDownload Module Specification 4BM505 - Management in the Business Environment job descriptionDownload Module Specification 4BM505 - Management in the Business Environment job descriptionDownload Module Specification 4BM506 - Procurement and Contract ManagementDownload Module Specification 4BM506 - Procurement and Contract ManagementDownload Module Specification 4IM517 - Introduction to Project ManagementDownload Module Specification 4IM517 - Introduction to Project ManagementDownload Module Specification 4TE501 - Applied Analytical Methods and Business Control TechniquesDownload Module Specification 4TE501 - Applied Analytical Methods and Business Control Techniques

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