Current Vacancies (External)

Lecturer in Psychology, Psychology Department, Faculty of Social Sciences

Temporary contract until 31 August 2015, Based in Milton Keynes

£30,424 - £44,607

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 13/06/2013

The Psychology Department at the Open University is a vibrant community of psychologists researching and teaching in a range of areas including social psychology, counselling psychology, forensic cognition and applied psychology. The department is looking to appoint a full time lecturer until 31 August 2015.

You will be a psychologist with excellent teaching skills and experience, and a developing research record in an area which complements ongoing research and scholarship in the department and Faculty.

You should have a PhD, or equivalent, in psychology or a cognate discipline, recent relevant teaching experience and the ability to produce text and online distance teaching materials. Experience of distance-learning teaching and course production would be advantageous though not essential.

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Dr Stephanie Taylor, Acting Head of Department, on 01908 654517 or email stephanie.taylor@open.ac.uk

Closing date: Noon on 13 June 2013
Interview date: Friday 19 July 2013

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: SocSci-recruitment@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above)

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please quote reference 9075

Visual Impairment Adviser, Teaching and Learner Support, Student Services

22.2 hours per week,

£30,424 - £36,298 pro-rata

circulation date : 17/05/2013

closing date : 06/06/2013

Based in Milton Keynes with potential to work for some of the time in one of our other locations in the UK

Are you passionate about supporting access and success for students who are blind and partially sighted.

We need an experienced professional to provide advice, support and training to staff providing services and support to over 1300 students who have visual impairments in 13 centres across the UK. You will offer direct support to students with little or no sight, develop and support the implementation of procedures and develop practice to ensure a quality service in accordance with disability legislation.

You will have relevant experience in supporting individual students and knowledge and experience of influencing policy and developing awareness of services for students with visual impairments in an education context. Good skills in assistive technology are essential as is the ability to achieve excellent results through collaborative working.

If you have the required commitment, skills and experience we’d like to hear from you.

Closing date: 6 June

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: SS-TLS-Recruitment@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 858471 or by email (link above)

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community


Please quote reference 8981

Head of Business Development (Partnerships), Business Development unit

Home-based, UK and Overseas travel required

Competitive salary

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 06/06/2013

The Open University’s Business Development unit (BDU) is responsible for driving and growing a profitable commercial and international strategy for the Open University.

The Head of Business Development (Partnerships) will identify and develop profitable commercial and academic partnerships for the Open University in the domestic UK market and selected international territories. The post holder will need to analyse and prioritise opportunities, negotiate commercial terms on behalf of the Open University and influence the on-going performance of relationships. The principle measure of success will be the level of new business generated from this sector.

You must have held a senior international business development position, ideally in the learning and development sector, and should be able to demonstrate a track record in growing a business through domestic and international partnerships. In order to achieve overall financial targets and the outcomes appropriate to academic partnerships the post holder will combine high standards of integrity and commercial acumen

You should also have a detailed understanding of bids and tenders processes, and have a sound commercial judgement, including experience of structured sales methodologies, and a strong academic background.

The role will initially cover the UK market, although future international market development is planned. You will therefore need to be prepared to travel extensively.

The BDU office is based in Milton Keynes, but it is expected that you will work mostly from your home base.

Closing Date: 6 June 2013

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further Particulars Head of Business Development (Partnerships)" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: BDU-Staffing@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 659642 or by email (link above)

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community


Please quote reference 9079

Project Manager, Delivery of Vantage Curriculum System for Qualification Structure Project, Office of the PVC Academic

Temporary contract until 31 March 2014. Based in Milton Keynes

£37,382 - £44,607

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 06/06/2013

A unique opportunity exists for a Project Manager to join the Study Experience Programme to manage the Delivery of Vantage Curriculum System for Qualification Structure Project. As a Project Manager with analytical, interpersonal skills and strong administrative skills, you will manage the project using agreed Prince2 methodologies or equivalent methodologies.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) you will have good project management practice with a proven track record of successful project delivery on time and to budget. You should have experience of analysing business requirements, delivering large and complex projects and managing relationships with internal and external clients.

You will work independently, in teams and with Project Managers and Directors in a range of activities including communications across functions and grades, including senior management and the wider OU, and maintaining project documentation including plans, schedules, risk and issues registers.

Closing date: noon on 6 June 2013.

Interview date: week commencing 17 June 2013.

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: Univ-Sec-Recruitment@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above)

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Please quote reference 9014

Associate Lecturer Services Assistant

Student Services, The Open University in London, Based in Camden

£18,005 - £21,383, Temporary Contract

circulation date : 09/05/2013

closing date : 23/05/2013

You will be a member of a busy team providing services to approximately 800 tutors in London, working closely with regionally based academic staff (Staff Tutors and Regional Managers) and with a range of student services staff.

You will provide clerical support for operational activities relating to the appointment and payment of Associate Lecturers; the allocation of students to Associate Lecturers and study centre bookings. You will maintain computerised and manual records for Associate Lecturers. You will deal with enquiries from staff, students and colleagues on all aspects of Associate Lecturer employment.

This post could be an excellent opportunity to develop experience of financial procedures by assisting with contracts, additional payments for student support and giving advice on tutor pay and expenses. There is scope for assisting with arrangements for staff development for Associate Lecturers.

We are looking for excellent communication skills, proven work-based computer skills and the ability to work as part of a team. You will have a good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent standard, and at least two years' experience of working in an office or equivalent environment.

Closing date: 23 May 2013.
Interviews to be held week commencing 3rd June 2013

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: r01-recruitment@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available by email. (Link Above)



Please quote reference 9072

Finance Assistant, Learning and Teaching Solutions (LTS)

Based in Milton Keynes. Temporary contract until 08 August 2014 to cover maternity leave

£20,764 - £23,352

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 30/05/2013

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join a busy team in the Finance Planning and Control department in LTS. You will help manage the Open University’s budget for the purchase of module materials, maintaining stock costing records, processing invoices and assisting the Planning and Finance Officers with monthly reports, quarterly forecasts and year-end processing.

The role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills to liase with colleagues across LTS and the University. Experience of working in a finance environment is essential, you will need excellent IT and numeracy skills with an eye for detail, be able to use your initiative and have the ability to work pro-actively as part of a team.

Closing date: Midday, 30 May 2013. Interview date: 13 June 2013.

Related websites

  Information for Applicant (http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/appinfo.doc)

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

email: LTS-Recruitment@open.ac.uk 

An application form and further particulars are available from the links located above.

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email (link above)

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community

Please quote reference 9013

AHRC Doctoral Studentship (PhD) - Music

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY & THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

circulation date : 09/05/2013

closing date : 31/05/2013

As part of an exciting partnership between the National Library of Scotland and The Open University, we are able to offer a 3-year, full-time AHRC studentship for doctoral work in Music (to commence October 2013). The student will join a community of students in the Music Department at The Open University but will be based primarily in Edinburgh and will work closely with National Library of Scotland’s staff and collections.

Proposals will be accepted for any project seeking to utilise the National Library of Scotland’s music collections (alongside other relevant collections elsewhere). As well as strengths in all aspects of Scottish music, the Library has internationally significant holdings relating to Handel, Verdi and Berlioz. The Library also houses an extensive archive of unexplored sound recordings in a variety of formats.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 May 2013
INTERVIEWS ANTICIPATED: w/c 17 June 2013

Ref: NLSMUSIC

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

For advice prior to a formal application and how to apply, please see details at http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Please quote reference Ref: NLSMUSIC

AHRC Doctoral Studentship (PhD) - History

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY & THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES

circulation date : 09/05/2013

closing date : 31/05/2013

As part of an exciting partnership between The National Library of Wales and The Open University, we are able to offer a three-year, full-time AHRC-funded studentship for doctoral work in History (to commence October 2013). The student will join a community of 20 doctoral students in History at The Open University but will also work closely with staff, students and collections at The National Library of Wales.

While proposals will be accepted for any historical project seeking to utilise the National Library’s collections, we would be particularly interested in receiving applications for research drawing on the Historical Newspapers and Journals Digitisation Project or The David Lloyd George Archive. Projects considering the Welsh experience of, and participation in, the First World War would also be welcome.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 May 2013
INTERVIEWS ANTICIPATED: w/c 24 June 2013

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

For full details and information on how to apply, please see http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/

Please quote reference Ref: NLWHISTORY

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Studentship (PhD)

Medieval Polychrome Sculpture in the Burrell Collection

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY AND GLASGOW MUSEUMS

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 14/06/2013

As part of an exciting partnership between Glasgow Museums and The Open University, we are offering a three-year, full-time funded AHRC studentship on medieval polychrome sculpture (to commence October 2013). You will join a community of doctoral students in the Art History Department at The Open University but will be based primarily in Scotland and will work closely with staff at the Glasgow Museums.

Proposals must focus on, but need not be restricted to, polychrome sculpture held by the Burrell Collection c.1300-c.1550. The proposal may include an element of cataloguing, but it must also demonstrate a sound intellectual agenda and framework.

Please note that this studentship is subject to the eligibility regulations for AHRC awards: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Student-Funding-Guide.pdf.

Closing date for applications: 14 June 2013
Interviews anticipated: 24 or 25 June 2013

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Please quote reference 6999

AHRC Doctoral Studentships (PhD) - English (E-Manuscripts/E-Archives)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, IN COLLABORATON WITH THE BRITISH LIBRARY, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

AND THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 14/06/2013

As part of an exciting partnership between The Open University, The British Library, The National Library of Scotland and The National Library of Wales, we are able to offer a three-year, full-time funded AHRC studentship for doctoral work in English (to commence October 2013). While proposals will be considered for any project utilising the collections of one or more of the three national library partners, we are particularly interested in receiving proposals relating to e-manuscripts/e-archives.

The successful candidate will join a community of doctoral students in the English Department at The Open University but may also choose to be based in one of the national library partners (all of which have relevant collections) and will work closely with staff and collections there. For advice prior to a formal application, please contact Paul Lawrence, Associate Dean Research, The Open University (paul.lawrence@open.ac.uk).

Further details ( "Further particulars" ) are available from the web site at www.open.ac.uk/employment or use the contact details shown below.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Please quote reference 6998

Postgraduate Research Studentship, Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)

Full-time, 3-year. Based in Milton Keynes

Funding consists of Stipend £40,770 (£13,590/year) plus fee bursary

circulation date : 16/05/2013

closing date : 26/06/2013

The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is home to internationally recognised researchers in semantic technologies, educational multimedia, collaboration technologies, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. KMi offers students an intellectually challenging environment with exceptional research and computer facilities.

We are currently offering one fully-funded studentship commencing October 2013. Applicants are invited from UK, EU and international students for full-time, 3-year study on one of the following PhD projects:

• Technology Enhanced Learning (e.g. Self-regulated learning)
• Web Science
• Knowledge Discovery in Web Data
• Semantics of Privacy
• Learning Analytics for Reflective Blogging During Authentic Enquiry
• Human Centred Computing for Civic Engineering: Structuring Online Dialogues for Large-Scale Deliberation
• Mining Services on the Web
• Telling life stories from social media content
• Mobile and network technologies for outdoor learning

We strongly recommend that you contact the lead researcher directly to discuss your interest prior to writing your proposal see link below.

All applicants must have a first or upper second class degree from a UK university or the overseas equivalent and ideally a relevant Master’s degree.

Unless from a majority English-speaking country, non-EEA applicants will require an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each element of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. IELTS Certificates are valid for a period of 2-years. All applicants are assessed as to their quality, the fit with The Open University research priorities and the availability of supervisors in the relevant field.

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 26 June 2013.

Related websites

  Information for Applicants (http://kmi.open.ac.uk/studentships/vacancies.php)

  Proposal (http://kmi.open.ac.uk/studentships/proposal.php)

Further details pertaining to the PhD projects listed above, along with information about KMi and how to apply, can be found at the information web address above.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Please quote reference 6988