Course Leader for Public Health and Community Studies

Job Description

Our MissionCoventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their livesand the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.Coventry University Coventry is a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University Group and has opportunity for a Course Leader for Public Health and Community Studies to join us.The RoleCU Coventry are looking to recruit an inspirational individual to the position of Course Leader for Public Health and Community Studies within CU Coventry. The individual sought will have already demonstrated an outstanding record with regards to academicand administrative skills in a Higher Education environment and will have primary experience in leading courses and line managing other individuals.Course Leaders maintain their currency in respect of the future HE landscape and will have demonstrated innovative practices with regards to teaching, learning & assessment across degree courses, as well as contemporary course design to meet changing marketswithin the area. In addition, Course Leaders are outstanding tutors, able to demonstrate a contemporary knowledge of Public Health and related practices within this diverse field.This area is undergoing constant change and adaptions and it is likely that this post holder will be involved in reviewing the course to ensure its value in the portfolio offered at CU Coventry.Qualifications RequiredMaster’s degree in a relevant discipline or (If from a professional practice background) a good Honours Degree and appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.You will have or be willing to achieve a relevant teaching qualification such as PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/ Fellow) accreditation.Our Successful CandidateWe are looking for an individual who demonstrates a passion for continuing development of both self and curriculum. Within the institution you will alongside several other middle and senior managers, promote the reputation of this course, and the institution.Furthermore, you will have some experience of writing new programmes as you would be expected to contribute to the development of any new degree programmes and to support with any phasing out of relevant degree programmes. It is essential you hold at leasta master’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with significant practical work experience in a related discipline.The BenefitsAs a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our CultureAs a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiencesof our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.