Associate Lecturer – Marker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Become a part of the Associate Lecturer pool as a Marker

• Collaborate with the Module team under the supervision of the Module Leader

• Deliver prompt, effective, and constructive feedback on student assessments utilizing the approved Assessment Feedback Template

• Evaluate assigned assessments online using designated software and marking criteria

• Complete 3–5 assessment submissions within the initial 2–3 days of assignment and inform the Module Leader

• Incorporate feedback from the Module Leader into the remaining marking tasks

• Successfully finish module marking certification training and pass the quiz prior to contract commencement

• Undertake training on the relevant assessment platform

• Participate in up to two assessment briefing webinars or review recordings

• Examine marking guides and module content available on the VLE

• Monitor and contribute to the tutor forum

• Report any suspected academic misconduct in accordance with required procedures

• Keep track of marking timelines and remain accessible from submission due dates

• Communicate with University colleagues using the University email address and ensure availability during standard working hours

• Coordinate with Module Leaders, Academic Operations, Assessment, Core Services, and other University departments

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in a related field

• Hold full membership and recognition of professional practice with an appropriate professional body (CABE, CIOB, RICS, RTPI, etc.)

• Relevant industry experience as a built environment practitioner or a proven record in research/CPD or tutoring

• Awareness of current trends in the specialist area and built environment practices

• Understanding of the requirements set by professional bodies and professional practice

• Strong subject matter expertise in the specialist field

• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adjust priorities as necessary

• Capacity to work efficiently as part of a team

• Excellent communication, presentation, and digital skills

• Dedication to student success, equality, diversity, inclusion, and expanding participation

• Proficient in using MS Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other systems/technology

• Willingness to complete mandatory online training

• Ability to comply with safeguarding, Prevent, anti-harassment, and anti-bullying requirements

• Undergo identity and right-to-work checks

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation for completing the training is added on top of the assignment unit fee

• Rolled-up holiday pay: 12.07% included in earnings and paid with each payment

• Fully remote work from home within the UK

• Compensation processed through payroll