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1. Role details

Vacancy reference 11925 Job title Senior Lecturer in People Management Reports to: Head of Department of People and Organisations Salary: £49,230 – £55,389 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Terms and Conditions: Academic Grade: AC4

Duration of post: Permanent

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing date: Midday Thursday, 05 May 2016

Type of application accepted: Covering letter, short application form, CV

Number of referees required: Three Unit recruitment contact: [email protected]

2. Summary of duties

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research and teaching in the area of HRM and related subjects. Candidates should have a strong research track record and the motivation to maintain a continuing research contribution in the field of HRM and people management. Candidates must have experience of teaching HRM and some experience of e-learning and on line learning design would be very advantageous. An international outlook, interdisciplinary approach and an interest in, and preferably experience of, practice-based learning are particularly important to the School’s approach to management and business education.

Typical duties for an Open University Senior Lecturer will include: 1. Undertaking research and/or scholarship relevant to Faculty and University research, scholarship and enterprise strategies. 2. Contributing to existing teaching and assessment in interdisciplinary and/or specialist modules, including Examination and Assessment Board membership and chairing. 3. Participating in research teams, including developing research funding bids. 4. Designing, developing and updating teaching materials for new or existing modules, contributing to curriculum and pedagogic innovation and scholarship. 5. Contributing to the enhancement of the quality of tuition, assessment and online student support. 6. Contributing to the general academic and professional life of the Faculty, University and wider academic community, including committee and representational roles if appropriate. 7. Directing or teaching at face-to-face residential schools or their online equivalents, or other forms of direct student contact, for at least ten days per year.

3. Person specification

Criteria Essential Desirable Education and i) A doctorate in an area qualifications directly related to people i) A teaching qualification or management or HRM; membership of a professional body such as the HEA; Knowledge, work ii) A proven research record and other relevant evidenced by a series of work experience ii) Experience of internet- REF-able publications; based teaching and virtual learning environments; iii) Evidence of winning research funding; iii) Experience in the preparation of distance teaching materials; iv) Experience of design and

2 development of HRM related modules, iv) International experience: preferably in an on-line teaching, managing or environment; researching;

v) Evidence of an innovative v) Experience of supporting approach to pedagogy, work-place learning; teaching and learning;

vi) Experience of working with vi) A record of involvement in external stakeholders, for the wider aspects of example, corporate clients, research life, such as professional bodies such as contribution to academic the CIPD and funding conferences, membership bodies; of academic networks;

vii) Experience of research vii) Knowledge of current supervision at Masters debates and recent and/or PhD level. developments in HRM and in management development and education; viii) Proven evidence of participation in external engagement activity;

Skills & ix) Computer literacy and ICT competencies competence;

x) Ability to work with others as a member of a team but also independently;

xi) Effective presentation skills;

xii) Excellent writing skills (e.g. in published papers) indicating ability to write high quality distance learning materials;

xiii) Understanding of the principles and practice of educational design and course development;

xiv) Ability to network effectively within and

3 across institutions sharing, for example, good practice in teaching and learning scholarship;

Additional xv) A commitment to, and requirements/ understanding of, equal Special opportunities; circumstances

xvi) A commitment to distance teaching and to supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds;

xvii) Ability to travel throughout the UK and internationally;

xviii) Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends at residential schools.

4. About the department and faculty

The Department for People and Organisations In the Department for People and Organisations (DPO), we encourage diversity and the development of new ideas in both research and teaching. As part of the Faculty of Business & Law at The Open University we are at the cutting edge of pedagogy, on-line education and practice based-learning. We develop modules at all levels for students and employers around the world and launched a CIPD accredited, on-line Masters in HRM in 2014. We have grown quickly over the past three years and have made a number of key appointments in terms of building our research, teaching and public engagement capacity. We are committed to supporting individuals and groups within DPO and building on our record of academic excellence and success. We believe in innovation and are constantly improving the quality of our teaching, learning and research to deliver a student experience focused on education and skills for current and future employment scenarios.

Our results in the most recent REF results show the high quality and impact factor of our research activity. You will join one of the departments within a Faculty that has a strong collaborative and community ethos.

We want to hear from you if you are fully engaged within HRM or disciplines relating to people management and are capable of generating that enthusiasm and commitment in others. It is essential that you have a Doctorate in a related area and you must be able to show a strong trajectory of research publications and associated research activity. You will also contribute to the external engagement agenda within the Department and Faculty must be able to show evidence of activity in this arena.

Preferably you will already have experience in delivering distance learning materials but, if not, you will be trained in our distinctive teaching methods. You must be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop the skills and capabilities required for our unique approach to

4 teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You should demonstrate an ability to engage with a wide range of people: your academic peers, your students, their tutors within relevant business and professional environments. You will also be able to demonstrate the organisational skills to deal with innovation and change, to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.

More information about the department and its members can be found here: http://www.open.ac.uk/business-school/about/academic-departments/people-and- organisations

Faculty of Business and Law at The Open University The Faculty of Business and Law has a strong reputation as a high-quality and innovative provider of management and legal education. It brings together two schools – The Open University Business School and The Open University Law School. Each year around 36,000 students enrol on the Faculty’s business, management and law programmes.

The Faculty received a rating of ‘excellent’ for teaching quality in the most recent HEFCE Teaching Quality Assessment. The Faculty scores very highly in the NSS student survey for student satisfaction.

The Faculty has over 200 internal staff including around 80 central academics, 40 regional academics, 55 academic-related staff and 30 administrative support staff. Additionally, there are over 500 Associate Lecturers (tutors).

The Open University Business School The Open University Business School (OUBS) is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, one of only sixty business schools worldwide to have the quality of its teaching recognised in this way. Sixty percent of OUBS students study in the UK, the rest study across more than 100 other countries, through a network of successful European and international partnerships.

The REF 2014 results saw OUBS achieve an overall ranking of joint 34th out of 101 schools by grade point average. Impact was a significant part of the assessment and here OUBS performed at the very highest eves (50% 4* and 50% 3*) resulting in the school being ranked 16th (out of 101). This reflects the practice based nature of what we research as well as its inherent quality as perceived by the panel. Research within the Business School combines intellectual rigour and innovation with practical relevance. Its academics have substantial experience working jointly with business organisations and directing their findings to influence management practice. There is an active PhD programme with around 30 PhD students. Since first entering the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 1996, OUBS has increased its research capability significantly, with external awards from Economic and Social Research Council, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, Design Council, European Union, the private sector and internal sources.

The school has four departments through which academic staff are managed:  Department for Accounting and Finance  Department for People and Organisations  Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise  Department for Strategy and Marketing

Departments provide curriculum leadership and contribute to research which takes place both within and across department boundaries. Department teams include academics, visiting experts, specialist research staff and post graduate students. The result is a dynamic collaborative approach to business research and programme development that is engaged with the real needs of international business, industry and government.

Since 1991 more than 25,400 students have successfully completed their MBA and joined one of the three largest alumni associations for MBA graduates outside the United States.

5 The school also offers a range of programmes in undergraduate business and management. The school also has an Executive Education programme and has a strong link with business and not-for-profit organisations. A long standing partnership with the BBC and a massive presence in the provision of free online learning means that The Open University has a remarkable and unique set of platforms for impact and dissemination. For example Open University materials in iTunes U have been downloaded more than 70 million times. Many Open University academics get the opportunity to work with television and radio broadcasters on major, innovative series, usually also providing wraparound materials for audiences. This pens up unusual opportunities for research impact.

Further information about The Open University Business School can be found at: http://www.open.ac.uk/business-school/

5. How to obtain more information about the role or application process

If you have any questions or would like to speak to the Head of Department, Dr Diane Preston or any other member of the department about this job opportunity then please contact the department secretary Karen McCafferty on telephone 01908 655882 or by email [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the application process please email fbl [email protected]

6. The application process and where to send completed applications Please ensure that your application reaches the University by: Midday on Thursday, 05 May 2016 by email to [email protected]

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

7. Selection process and date of interviews How to Apply Complete the short application form The form has been designed to give the information needed at this initial stage.

Covering letter Write a covering letter indicating why you are interested in this post. You should outline clearly and concisely how your knowledge, experience and skills meet the Person Specification, outlining your specific expertise and experience in an academic subject related directly to HRM. Please use the essential and desirable items listed in the person specification as subtitles within your letter. Examine carefully the description of the role and analyse how your skills, knowledge and experience match with the requirements set out in the person specification. Please pick out specific examples from your experience which clearly demonstrate that you have the particular knowledge and capabilities required.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Please enclose an up to date CV with your application for employment, removing any information that might give an indication of your race, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, as these details are irrelevant to your application.

Decisions about short listing will be based solely on the information you provide on your application form and covering letter.

6 Short listing The Appointing Committee will shortlist candidates whose written application demonstrates a good fit with the person specification and the Duties to be performed.

Please note that we shall be unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Interview Interviews are planned for Friday, 10 June 2016 in Milton Keynes, but this date may be changed if operationally required.

Please also note that occasionally there may be a need for second interview.

Further details on the selection process will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

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