Open University Job Opportunities

Chair in Personal Financial Capability, The Open University Business School

The Open University Business School, with the support of True Potential LLP, is creating a new research centre – the True Potential Centre for the Public Understanding of Finance.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who can lead the development of an explicitly cross-disciplinary centre and who can galvanise our research in the area of financial capability.

You will be an outstanding researcher with a demonstrable record of excellence in teaching. You would be expected to produce outputs of appropriate quality to be submitted to the Research Excellence Framework, as well outputs targeted for wider dissemination to policy makers, independent financial adviser networks and the wider general public. You would also be responsible for contributing to the study of personal finance in the curriculum.

This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving business school and to lead the establishment of the new Centre.

Closing date for electronic applications: 12:00 noon 17 July 2013

Presentation and Interview dates: w/c 27 and 28 August 2013

Chair in Social Psychology - Open to External Applicants

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the Open University is seeking to appoint a chair in the Department of Psychology. The person appointed will be a high profile senior academic with interdisciplinary expertise, in social psychology and the social sciences with specialisms in gender and sexuality, culture industries and discursive approaches to psycho-social issues.

You will have proven skills in management and leadership roles, including successful research leadership. You will also have the necessary experience and understanding of
relevant institutional and policy contexts to play a critical role in promoting research in the department, Faculty and University, including fostering the research culture and supporting the development of junior colleagues. You will have an impressive record of publications and high impact research, including an exceptional research grant record. It is expected that you
will make a leading contribution to ongoing research in the department, and to the Faculty’s REF submission. You will also have substantial teaching experience and an excellent record of research student supervision.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Dr Stephanie Taylor, Acting Head of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, on +44 (0)1908 654517 or via email at the address provided.

Closing date: noon on Wednesday 26 June 2013
Interview date: End of June 2013 in London

Professor of Strategic Marketing; The Open University Business School

The Open University Business School is looking for an experienced academic in the field of Strategic Marketing with well-developed research interests to contribute to the work of the Department for Strategy and Marketing within the Faculty of Business & Law. In particular, this part time role will involve mentoring early career academics and working with colleagues within the Centre to develop research papers and funding bids.

You will have excellent academic qualifications, a substantial publication record, extensive mentoring experience, successful supervision of post graduate research students and a strong record in obtaining external research funding.

Closing date for electronic applications: 12:00 noon 27 June 2013
Presentation and Interview dates: w/c 1 July 2013

Lecturer in Finance, Open University Business School

Do you want to join a truly global business school? Are you committed to making e-learning work for students? The University is offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development and delivery of new and existing modules in finance. You will work alongside experienced academics, embedding e-learning media and applications into the next generation of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and programmes.

We are looking to recruit someone with excellent academic qualifications who can contribute to the writing of at least two modules in the following subject areas: corporate finance, corporate governance, investment management, financial risk management and research methods for finance. Applications are welcomed both from those with academic backgrounds and those with commercial experience.

The Open University Business School offers a unique setting for research. Released from the constraints of timetabled teaching you can organise your research time to achieve a clear focus. The School’s Department for Accounting & Finance, where the you would be based, has an inclusive approach to research and experienced researchers publishing in a range of areas including management accounting, digital reporting, regulation, education, theory and history.

Closing date for electronic applications: 12 noon on 11 July 2013

Interview date: 13 August 2013

Staff Tutor in Philosophy, Faculty of Arts

As a Staff Tutor you will be key to the provision of high quality teaching for students, carrying responsibility for leading and managing a team of associate lecturers (tutors) in the region who teach across the whole Arts curriculum, and are involved in teams providing local support for students. You will be involved in the development of the curriculum, the creation of modules and in research, contributing to the research culture of the Philosophy Department and the Faculty.

The role is demanding but also very rewarding. We look for strengths and capabilities to match the academic, managerial and administrative nature of the post as well as the capacity to set priorities and manage one’s own work.

Closing date: noon on 4 July 2013.

Interview date: 12 August 2013.

Regional Manager, The Open University Business School

The Open University Business School has more than 36,000 students internationally and is a vibrant teaching and research community of nearly 100 academic staff and several hundred Associate Lecturers.

The Regional Manager’s role is diverse and challenging, including the recruitment and management of Associate Lecturers, offering advice, support and quality service to students as well as making a contribution to curriculum development.

You will be based in the Edinburgh Regional Centre and will also work closely with colleagues based in the University’s other Regional/National Centres and in Milton Keynes.

You should have a Masters in Business/Management/Education and First Degree (or equivalent qualification); a successful recent record of managing people and projects and an understanding of the pedagogy underlying distance teaching and learning. You will need to be flexible, resilient and a team player with a focus on continuous improvement. Experience of teaching at undergraduate level in business and/or management and knowledge of accounting would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on 4 July 2013.

Interview date: 1st August 2013 in the Edinburgh Regional Centre.

Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in Law, The Open University Law School

4 Senior Lecturer posts (ref 9095 permanent) and a number of Lecturer posts, including permanent (ref 9094), 3 year fixed term (ref 9096) and 2 year fixed term (ref 9097)

Are you an accomplished and enthusiastic law academic with a demonstrable interest in legal pedagogy and learning design?

The Open University is the world’s leading distance learning institution and The Open University Law School delivers the largest taught LLB programme in the UK. Having firmly established itself as a leader in the distance learning sector, the Law School is undergoing a period of expansion as it develops both its undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. This expansion offers a number of exciting opportunities to work within a successful and growing school. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of its undergraduate degree.

You will have good academic qualifications in Law, demonstrable interest in legal pedagogy, good administrative skills, an appreciation of current developments in legal education, an interest in, and ability to write, distance learning materials and either a good research record or evidence of research potential. Knowledge of the ‘Foundation of Legal Knowledge’ subjects and an ability to teach one or more of the foundation subjects are essential. Experience of working in an environment that opens up access to law would be desirable.

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on 27 June 2013

Interviews are planned for week commencing 8 July, and possibly week commencing 22 July 2013.

Regional Manager , The Open University Law School

The Open University is the world’s leading distance learning institution. The Open University Law School, in partnership with the College of Law, delivers the largest taught LLB programme in the UK. The Law School is currently expanding its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and needs another Regional Manager.

The Regional Manager’s role is diverse and challenging, embracing the management of Associate Lecturers, advice and support to students and contribution to course development.

You will work closely with staff in the Regional Centre where you are based, the University’s other Regional Centres, Milton Keynes and with members of the Law School’s Central and Regional Teams.

You will need a Law Degree or CPE or Graduate Diploma in Law; a successful record of managing people; an understanding of the pedagogy underlying distance teaching and learning; to be flexible, resilient and a team player; and to be computer literate. Experience of teaching law is desirable.

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on 20 June 2013.
Interview date: week commencing 29 July 2013

Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

The Mathematics, Computing and Technology Faculty wishes to appoint a lecturer to contribute to its teaching and research activity. The Faculty is seeking to appoint someone with the following characteristics.

A strong track record in teaching using Open University methods, which requires the ability to work effectively in a team and the ability to take increasing levels of responsibility, including leading course development teams.

A record of scholarship and research in a branch of mathematics education, and experience in teaching mathematics and mathematics education,

A strong awareness of primary, secondary and tertiary educational developments in mathematics relevant to the UK.

You should hold a good honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related subject with a strong mathematical content, and a postgraduate qualification in mathematics education. You should have relevant teaching experience, good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Toby O’Neil (t.c.oneil@open.ac.uk) or Dr Barbara Allen (Barbara.Allen@open.ac.uk).

Closing date: noon, Thursday 20 June 2013

Senior Manager: Research and Business Support, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Manager to lead the Faculty’s Research and Business Office and to manage key operations that support the realisation of more diverse income and external engagement activity.

You will report to the Director (Strategy, Planning and Resources) and support the development and delivery of MCT’s strategic and financial plans working closely with Associate Deans, Department academics and other areas of the University e.g. Business Development Unit, Research School, OU Development Office.

You will need strong line management and communication skills, a proactive service approach in supporting key internal and external stakeholders, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and to manage changing priorities and team workloads to meet deadlines. You will need to be a strong collaborator, able to make connections across people and opportunities for Faculty benefit. Experience of assessing cost and risk, and developing effective business cases for proposals would be a distinct advantage.

Closing date: noon on Thursday, 18 July 2013

Information and Knowledge Exchange Officer, Research, Scholarship and Quality

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional, highly motivated individual to join The Open University, the UK’s largest teaching and research university. Working in the Research and Enterprise Office, the post holder will be responsible for providing research and enterprise related information and for the management and coordination of data and records underpinning this. There will be a particular emphasis on data preparation for the OU’s research and enterprise-related statutory returns (e.g. HEBCIS), provision of management information and internal reporting. You will also provide support to the Knowledge Exchange Manager for a variety of knowledge exchange and enterprise activities.

You will have relevant experience in information management including the collection, manipulation, analysis and presentation of data and the use and maintenance of database systems to provide management information. A personal commitment to the delivery of work to the highest possible standards, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with minimum supervision to tight deadlines is essential.

Closing date: noon 4 July 2013. Interview date: 11 July 2013.

Administrator (Assessment Policy, Assessment, Credit & Qualifications, Student Services

We have an opportunity for an experienced administrator who can rise to the challenge of high volume casework whilst remembering that our students are individuals. The Examinations and Assessment Section deals with high volume activity routinely, but there are many students whose assessment requirements need special consideration.

In this role you will have extensive contact with students. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with students with tact and diplomacy. .You will need to exercise judgement and act both independently and as a member of a team.

Closing date: 27 June 2013.

Broadcast Project Manager, Open Media Unit

We are looking for someone to augment our team of three Broadcast Project Managers (BPMs). BPMs project manage all elements of our TV and radio projects including the associated support elements (print and events). They work with many areas of the OU, with the BBC and with other external organisations developing and managing detailed project plans.

You will have extensive experience working with television and radio production teams and managing complex projects. You will also have good experience of managing media projects for other major TV and radio broadcasters or media production companies including commercial and/or international.

Closing date: 10 July 2013. Interview date: 25 July 2013.

Student Services Manager (Support and Guidance), The Open University in the South

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information, Advice and Guidance professional to work for the OU in the South as part of the Educational Advisory Service within Learner Support Services. The post will be based in the Oxford Regional Centre with occasional travel to other University locations.

You will have responsibility for delivering information, advice and guidance covering a wide range of issues and areas including qualifications and pathways, module choice and study difficulties to new enquirers and students in the South Region and for our national networked service in the short term. This work will be undertaken primarily by telephone, online and email. In the medium to long term you will be expected to develop specialisms within the Faculty of Business and Law for undergraduate business studies pathways and both undergraduate and postgraduate law pathways, whilst maintaining knowledge across our curriculum. You will also be expected to contribute to a variety of strategic initiatives in terms of student retention, progression and satisfaction.

You should have a first degree, a professional qualification, or significant relevant experience in delivering advice and guidance, and at least 3 years’ recent experience within adult, further or higher education. An understanding of the needs of adult or distance learners is essential.

Closing date is 12:00 noon, 20 June 2013.
Interview date: To be confirmed.

Project Officer (Biodegradability), Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

The Faculty is looking to appoint a Project Officer to work primarily in the Integrated Waste Systems research group (IWS) and work with the Ecosystems Research Group (ERG) as required.

Your main responsibility will be to manage the IWS biodegradability testing facilities and to undertake biodegradability testing of waste and novel materials for research purposes and for commercial clients. Other work will include contributing a range of skills to projects within IWS and ERG involving laboratory and field procedures, for example: sampling environmental and waste materials, sample preparation, chemical extractions and digests, analysis by gas chromatography and gaseous emissions monitoring by FTIR and associated techniques.

You should have a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject such as Environmental Science, Soil Science, Applied Waste Management. You should also have an understanding of physical and chemical analysis of environmental materials such as compost, household waste, soil, anaerobic sludge.

You should hold a current driving licence.

Closing date: noon on 20 June 2013.

Research Associate in English, Faculty of Arts

The AHRC-funded major cross-institutional, multi-disciplinary research project, ‘Making Britain: South Asian Visions of Home and Abroad’ was set up in 2007 and led by The Open University, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and London and with the British Library as the main partner. The project examined the formative South Asian contributions to Britain’s cultural, literary and political life in the period 1870-1950. It received further funding from The Open University and the AHRC to develop follow-on projects, ‘Archiving Britain’s South Asian Heritage’ (2010-11) and ‘Beyond the Frame: Indian British Connections, 1858-1950’ (2011-12). Though the formal funding period of the project is over, it continues to develop further spin-off public engagement activities which have expanded from the original bids.

The Research Associate will work in support of the aim of developing on-going knowledge exchange partnerships, particularly with the British Library. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the project website and will assist with event organisation, research and co-drafting of future funding bids, as well as developing independent research outputs. Excellent organisational, writing, editing and research skills are essential. You must have completed a doctorate in a relevant subject.

Closing date: noon on 27 June 2013.
Interviews will be held on 18 July 2013.

Faculty Assistant, Teaching and Learner Support, Student Services, The Open University in London

You will be a member of a team of Faculty Assistants, whose core role is to work closely with both academic and administrative staff, providing administrative support and handling enquiries from students and tutors.

You will have expertise in Microsoft Office applications, databases and the internet. You will have good communication and organisational skills, be prepared to be flexible and use your initiative in prioritising tasks and resolving problems. You will be educated to GCSE-level (or equivalent), you will have general office experience, as well as an ability to work well in a team and be supportive to team members.

Closing date: 27 June 2013.

2 Learner Support Assistants , Student Services, Learner Support, The Open University in London

We require two enthusiastic and experienced team members to work within our Learner Support area, which supports students through a range of front-line, operational and administrative activities throughout their studies. You will be committed to providing first class customer service primarily on the telephone and by e-mail, and be able to work accurately dealing with a wide range of complex information.

You will have excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to interpret and deal with a wide range of administrative procedures and regulations and a proven aptitude for telephone work. You will be good at listening to people and at explaining things clearly both in writing and on the telephone, as well as an ability to work well in a team.

Closing date: 4th July (by 5pm).
Interview date: week beginning 15th July

Administrative Assistant (Finance) ,Business Services, Information Technology

The IT department aims to deliver the systems to enable The Open University’s ambitions.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Business Services team, specialising in Finance Administration.

Business Services provides support to the Executive and Senior Management team in Information Technology with regard to the financial operations, HR activities such as recruitment, training and absence management. In addition it also coordinates the use of the department’s time recording system.

A key element of the work going forward is to support the budget holders in obtaining value for money from suppliers. Substantial experience of budget management would be a key requirement. As would the ability to work with complex and confidential data to a high degree of accuracy, an attention to detail and being able to deal with strict deadlines.

Closing date: midday 27 June 2013.

Senior Regional Services Assistant (Office Administration), Student Services

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Regional Services Assistant. Working within the local admin team in East Grinstead you will be providing administration support to colleagues based in the regional office in the areas of finance, Management Team support, and Human Resource activities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile person. You will be comfortable using new technology and a range of administration systems; have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate initiative, discretion and attention to detail in your work.

You will have well developed customer service skills and be able to handle complex queries, advising and supporting colleagues as appropriate.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 4 July.

Income Clerk, Finance Division

We are looking for an individual to work as part of a busy accounts team. You will be responsible for the daily processing of invoice/credit notes and their related queries and assist with chasing sponsorship debtor accounts. You should have previous experience within a financial environment using a computerised purchase/sales ledger and have previous experience in debt collection. You should possess excellent spread sheet and organisational skills.

In addition to relevant finance related work experience, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. An individual who is flexible and responsive to change, who is self-motivated and customer focussed would be ideally suited to this position.

If you are interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to broaden your skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional team.

Closing date: 20 June 2013.

Interview date: w/c 24 June 2013.

Staffing Co-ordinator, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our Staffing Team to support managers in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology. If you enjoy working in a responsible role which requires excellent organisational and communications skills and you like supporting a diverse range of duties, specifically related to staffing and recruitment then we are interested in hearing from you.

You will have a highly professional, service focussed, approach to your work with strong administration and IT skills. You will be organised and self-motivated, with a proactive, flexible and helpful approach to work. You will be an excellent team player and responsive to new initiatives.

Closing date: noon on Thursday 20 June 2013

Technician, Optical & Metallographic, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

The Faculty is looking to appoint a technician to support staff and students with materials research projects in the Faculty laboratories.

You will be responsible for the preparation of specimens for optical and electron microscope examination using metallographic techniques and the use of high cost optical microscopes for the capture and storage of digital images.

You will have a good, general education including English, Maths and Physics/Chemistry to GCSE minimum C grade (or equivalent). A background in metallic materials and experience of working in a lab environment would be preferred; however, an ability to follow procedures allied to a positive disposition to learning in a laboratory environment is essential. Training on equipment and techniques will be provided and there will be opportunities for development.

You should be familiar with Health and Safety regulations and be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Informal enquiries can be made to Ian Norman by telephone 01908 653056 or email: ian.norman@open.ac.uk

It is important that all applicants follow the guidelines in the further particulars as applications received without a letter will not be considered.

Closing date: noon , Thursday 20 June 2013.

Postgraduate Research Studentship: The Geographies of Gendered Space Use in Delhi, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences

The Department of Geography at the Open University invites applications for a full-time PhD studentship for three years commencing October 2013.

You will be part of an international research team undertaking a HERA funded project examining the cultural geographies of gendered space in Delhi, with a particular interest in an ethnographic understanding of the mobility of single women in the city.

You should have at least a 2:1 for your first degree, or equivalent, and have undertaken a relevant honours or masters degree, with training in ethnographic, mobile and/or visual methods.

Please note that residency requirements apply to this studentship.

Closing date: 5 pm on Friday 28th June.

Funded PhD Studentship (Large-scale Mobile Phone Data Analysis)

This is a full-time PhD studentship funded by the Open University (OU) and the Orange Labs. The studentship is available for exceptional UK, EU, and overseas applicants. The project is concerned with analysis of large-scale mobile phone data (location traces and communication patterns) to better understand the role of social factors on travellers’ decision-making and mode choice behaviour.

The studentship will be hosted by the Open University, UK, however it is expected that the student will spend approximately 70% of his/her time with the Orange Labs in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

Requirements of candidate

 General interest in social computing, urban computing, and pervasive computing.
 Strong background in data mining, machine learning, and statistics.
 Good programming skills in high-level language e.g., R or Matlab.
 Good command of written and spoken English.

Funding

Studentship covers tuition fees and includes a stipend (approx. €1,700/month) and funding for research expenses and travel.

If you wish to discuss your application or receive advice on the research project please contact: Dr Santi Phithakkitnukoon, email: Santi.Phi@open.ac.uk or Dr Zbigniew Smoreda, email: Zbigniew.Smoreda@orange.com

For more information: http://orange.jobs/jobs/offer.do?joid=33235&lang=en

Closing date: 22 July 2013.

2 PhD Studentships, Department of Physical Sciences

Two fully-funded full-time PhD positions are available starting 1st October 2013 in the in the Department of Physical Sciences, Open University, United Kingdom (http://www8.open.ac.uk/cepsar/).The successful candidates will be expected to spend a total of 18 months on secondment at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories (RAL) during the PhD period.

“THz Spectroscopy”

The aim of this PhD is to develop a novel THz spectrometer and apply this state-of-the-art detector technology to laboratory studies that investigate the synergy between gas and dust in star-forming environments.

“Far infrared and Radio Surveys”

The aim of this PhD is to work with far-infrared and radio wavelength observations to study star formation in our own Galaxy, or with surveys tracing the formation and evolution of external galaxies, and could involve future supporting observational studies to be carried out at overseas observatories.

Full details of both posts, including preferred qualifications and experience can be found in the further particulars.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Postgraduate Research Studentship, Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)

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.

Industry Sponsored PhD Studentships in Detector Development for Space Science and Particle Physics; Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science

The e2v Centre for Electronic Imaging (CEI) at The Open University campus in Milton Keynes is currently able to offer full-time PhD CASE studentships funded jointly by industry (e2v) and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

Studentships cover the fields of detector development for astronomy, planetary science and particle physics, involving CCD and CMOS detectors, fundamental solid-state physics and electronic engineering.

The Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) studentships are designed to give students experience outside a purely academic environment through joint supervision by The Open University and e2v technologies. This includes guidance from an experienced engineer from e2v.

Students completing the PhD training possess valuable transferable skills and the expertise gained leads to successful careers within industry, academic research and space agencies (ESA, NASA, JAXA).

Informal enquiries regarding projects are encouraged (see contact details below).

Entry Requirements:

Successful applicants will have, or be expecting, a good honours degree in physics, electronics engineering or a related subject. Candidates for STFC research council studentships are also required to have a ‘relevant connection’ with the United Kingdom. For further details on funding and entry requirements see:

http://www.open.ac.uk/science/physical-science/job-and-studentshipopportunities/funding-and-entry-requirements

Applications are accepted year round with flexible start dates.

Part-time tutors, Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Leadership – B718

This is a 12 month leadership development programme being delivered in conjunction with the NHS Leadership Academy and Hay Group, aimed at those across the NHS in England who are in or are aspiring to their first line management role. The module is based on the principles of safe health care, respect and compassion for service users and understanding that their needs are central to shaping the development of the team or service being led.

You should have a relevant postgraduate qualification at Masters Level, hold a current or recent managerial or professional leadership role or have relevant consultancy experience. The ability to facilitate adult learning through supported learning and make extensive use of OU online facilities is important.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, the opportunity to continue your professional development, family friendly policies, a pension scheme, staff discounts on OU courses and access to our library services.

To work with us you will need access to the internet.

Closing date: 4 July 2013

Part-time Tutors, Web Technologies: TT284

TT284 introduces students to different aspects of web technology, ranging from web pages delivered through mobile devices to large scale enterprise systems. This module will give students insight into architectures, protocols, standards, languages, tools and techniques; an understanding of approaches that can be used to create dynamic and mobile content; and help students to analyse requirements, plan, design, implement and test a range of web applications.

You should have a degree in computing or information technology and practical experience of working with, designing and implementing web technologies (specifically core web technologies and standards such as HTML, HTTP, XML, DOM, XSLT, XPATH and programming languages such as Javascript and PHP). You will have a willingness to learn a number of software tools that are used within the module and have an understanding of basic project planning, web application design, implementation and testing.

We offer a competitive salary (£2,004 - £2,391, payable over 8 months), flexible working patterns, the opportunity to continue your professional development, family friendly policies, a pension scheme, staff discounts on OU courses and access to our library services.

Closing date: 4 July 2013.

Residential School Tutors for Face-to-Face and Online schools, OU Business, School Residential Schools

B839: The Management Initiative (November 2013)
B830: Making a Difference (August 2013)
B690: Managing 3: The Integration Challenge (September) 2013

We are looking for Residential School Tutors to provide academic guidance and support at OU Business School residential schools (face-to-face and online schools) running in August, September and November 2013.

You will be responsible for encouraging students’ active participation by helping to create a learning environment in which they all feel able to contribute. You will conduct and facilitate activities and exercises as specified by the module team and summarised in the module’s residential school timetable.

The Open University is only able to accept applications for Residential Schools from applicants who are resident in the UK or ROI. Applicants may be expected to travel to overseas schools as part of their appointment. The schools run for 3 days (face to face).

The job description available with this advertisement gives details of academic and personal requirements for this role.

Please complete and submit the application form available with this advertisement.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2013.